CSMA/CD — 2 Technical Articles

Jan 17, 2026 · Fundamentals

How Ethernet Evolved from Shared Coax to Modern Gigabit Networks

This article traces Ethernet's transformation from its early shared‑medium, half‑duplex coaxial designs with CSMA/CD rules to today's high‑speed, full‑duplex switched networks, highlighting key technologies like the vampire tap, 10BASE5 "yellow thick" cable, AUI, and the reasons behind the shift to twisted‑pair and fiber.

AUICSMA/CDCoaxialCable

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How Ethernet Evolved from Shared Coax to Modern Gigabit Networks

AI Cyberspace

Apr 2, 2023 · Fundamentals

From ALOHA to Ethernet: How Early Wireless Protocols Shaped Modern Networks

Tracing the evolution from the pioneering 1968 ALOHA wireless network and its collision‑avoidance protocol to the birth and successive generations of Ethernet, this article details key milestones, technical innovations, and the lasting impact on today’s high‑speed wired networking standards.

ALOHACSMA/CDEthernet

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From ALOHA to Ethernet: How Early Wireless Protocols Shaped Modern Networks