I Feel the Need, the Need for Speed

I Feel the Need, the Need for Speed

When the IEEE took over Ethernet standards development from Xerox in the early 1980s, Ethernet used a 10-Mbps transmission rate. Whether you were using a hub or a switch, when it came down to the actual transmission of data, the bits crossed the wires at 10 Mbps.

Over the years, the IEEE has created many enhancements to the Ethernet standards. One of the enhancements made over time was an increase in speed. This short section outlines some of the changes to Ethernet over the years, including increases in speed.