Ethernet
2 antonyms and opposites of Ethernet, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The standard system for connecting computers and other equipment to a network using cables, and the family of technical rules that govern how data travels along them.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The standard system for connecting computers and other equipment to a network using cables, and the family of technical rules that govern how data travels along them.
“The office is wired for Ethernet in every room.”
Opposites
2. noun
A cable or socket of this type, as used to plug a device directly into a router or wall port.
“I plugged the console into Ethernet because the Wi-Fi kept stuttering.”
Antonyms
How to Use Ethernet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Standard technical term used freely by non-specialists. Conventionally capitalised.
Etymology
From ether, the substance once thought to fill space and carry light waves, plus the suffix -net for network.
Full origin of Ethernet →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Ethernet and Wi-Fi?
Ethernet carries data along a physical cable between a device and a router or switch. Wi-Fi carries the same kind of data over radio, with no cable. Because a cable is not shared with neighbouring devices and is not affected by walls or interference, an Ethernet connection is generally more consistent than a wireless one.
Is Ethernet the same as the internet?
No. Ethernet is a way of connecting devices to a local network, typically within one building. The internet is the worldwide network beyond that. An Ethernet cable is often how a computer reaches the router that in turn reaches the internet.
What do Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat7 mean?
They are categories of Ethernet cable, each specified to carry data at particular speeds over particular distances. A higher category number generally indicates a cable built to a stricter specification.