Welcome to the Ethernet Page

A 1976 drawing of the first Ethernet system by its inventor, Dr. Robert M. Metcalfe.

This page provides access to information about Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 local area network (LAN) technology. This includes the original 10-Mbps system and the new 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet system.

  • 10-Mbps Ethernet
  • Quick Reference Guide to 10-Mbps Ethernet

  • 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet
  • Quick Reference Guide to 100-Mbps Fast Ethernet

  • Ethernet Reading List.

  • Ethernet Software including the Crynwr Packet Driver collection.

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) lists related to Ethernet.

  • Technical Papers and Reports. Including access to information on the Ethernet standard.

  • Troubleshooting Numbers for Ethernet. The numbers include Type codes, vendor codes, and multicast addresses.

  • Usenet Lists related to Ethernet and network issues.

  • Vendors A collection of Web pages from vendors of Ethernet and other networking hardware and software.
    Charles Spurgeon,
    c.spurgeon@mail.utexas.edu