Who controls the Ethernet standard?

The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
The Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers developed an Ethernet standard known as IEEE Standard 802.3. This standard defines rules for configuring an Ethernet network and also specifies how the elements in an Ethernet network interact with one another.

What group created the Ethernet cabling standards?

Ethernet was originally implemented by a group comprised of Digital, Xerox and Intel (DIX). IEEE then took over and created the 802.3 standard.

Who developed the Ethernet?

Robert Metcalfe
David Boggs
Ethernet/Inventors

In the 1960s and 1970s, networks were ad hoc hodgepodges of technologies with little rhyme and less reason. But then Robert “Bob” Metcalfe was asked to create a local-area network (LAN) for Xerox’s Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). His creation, Ethernet, changed everything.

What is the standard for Ethernet cable?

Cat 5 cable
This is the network cable that is widely used for 100Base-T and 1000Base-T networks as it provides performance to allow data at 100 Mbps and slightly more (125 MHz for 1000Base-T) Ethernet. The Cat 5 cable superseded the Cat 3 version and for a number of years it became the standard for Ethernet cabling.

What standard does IEEE 802.3 AB describe?

1000Base-T is a specification for Gigabit Ethernet over copper wire (IEEE Std. 802.3ab). This standard defines 1 Gb/s data transfer over distances of up to 100 meters using four pairs of CAT-5 balanced copper cabling and a 5-level coding scheme.

When and where was Ethernet discovered?

Ethernet was developed at Xerox PARC between 1973 and 1974.

Why are there two Ethernet wiring standards?

The pairs are numbered 1-4. The entire copper cable is full duplex, which means data can be sent and received at the same time. But individually, each pair of wires is dedicated to only send or only receive, and some pairs are not used at all.