Ethernet

What is Ethernet Ethernet is the most widely used network topology. You can choose between bus and star topologies, and coaxial, twisted-pair, or fiber optic cabling. But with the right connective equipment, multiple Ethernet-based LANs (local area networks) can be linked together no matter which topology and/or cabling system they use. In fact, with the right equipment and software, even Token Ring, Apple Talk, and wireless LANs can be connected to Ethernet. The access …

…choose one of the above you must decide what you need most high data rate but shortage in length or vise versa ? In my opinion Fast Ethernet is better than the other two for many factors: 1. It’s easy and costless to upgrade from switched Ethernet to Fast 2. It has medium data rate 3. It can have maximum length 4. And lastly when you choose to upgrade it to Gigabit it’s again very easy and costless.