Ethernet

  • network-layer-2 + L1
  • Different speed standards sync with sending electric pulses
  • Signal tends to fade out $\implies$ cables are not very long (50m)

Ethernet frame

  • Generally: preamble + data + dest + source
  • Card gathers bytes in the ring buffer, until first 8 bytes match expected preamble (similar to opening electric fences)

Modifications