ethernet

Definition

The OG of computer networking—a wired connection standard that's been keeping devices talking to each other since the 1980s. While WiFi gets all the glory for being wireless and sexy, Ethernet is the reliable workhorse that actually delivers consistent speeds. Named after the mythical 'luminiferous ether,' because apparently networking needed more pretentious physics references.

Example Usage

After the WiFi crapped out during his presentation, Jake learned why IT always insists on Ethernet for conference rooms.

Source: Common IT and networking terminology

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