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802.3

802.3 definition - computer

An IEEE standard for a CSMA/CD local area network access method, which is used in Ethernet, the most common LAN technology. Following are the major Ethernet standards. See 10Base-T, 100Base-T, Gigabit Ethernet and CSMA/CD.

   IEEE      Speed
   Standard   Mbps   Common Name

   802.3        10   Ethernet (10Base-T)
   802.3u      100   Fast Ethernet (100Base-T)
   802.3z     1000   Gigabit Ethernet over fiber
   802.3ab    1000   Gigabit Ethernet over copper

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