Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet is the most popular LAN technology in use today.
Ethernet is popular because it strikes a good balance between speed, cost and ease of installation.
These strong points, combined with wide acceptance in the computer marketplace and the ability to support virtually all popular network protocols, makes Ethernet an ideal networking technology for most computer users today. IEEE Standard 802.3 defines rules for configuring an Ethernet as well as specifying how elements in a network interact with one another. By adhering to the IEEE standard, network equipment and network protocols will operate in the most efficient manner.