Ethernet is pronounced with a long “e” as in the wordeat.

A router may have several Ethernet ports to accommodate multiple wired devices on a connection.

The same is true for other web link hardware like hubs and modems.

Gigabit Ethernet Switch.

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An Ethernet port accepts a cable that has anRJ-45connector.

An Ethernet port is a little wider than a phone jack.

This is what an Ethernet port looks like.

An Ethernet cable.

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It’s a square with a couple of rigid areas at the bottom.

Wireless routers include aWANport and typically four additional Ethernet ports for wired connections.

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