Ethernet is Still Going Strong After 50 Years - IEEE Spectrum
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The technology has become the standard LAN worldwide
Does twisting and bending electronic wires make the electronic signals weaker? For example, you have an bent-up Ethernet cable plugged into your Wi-Fi extender. Is that different from a smooth one?
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Ethernet is Still Going Strong After 50 Years : r/hardware
Power supply included. No antennas.
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SYMBOL SPECTRUM 24 ETHERNET ACCESS POINT, AP-3020-500-US, 10BASE-T, RJ-45, IEEE
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Ethernet is Still Going Strong After 50 Years : r/hardware
Power supply included. No antennas.
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SYMBOL SPECTRUM 24 ETHERNET ACCESS POINT, AP-3020-500-US, 10BASE-T, RJ-45, IEEE
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