Advantages of Fast Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet networks are 10 times faster (100 Mbps) than traditional networks.
- Fast Ethernet supports more flexibility then others.
- Adding an extra host on Ethernet is more easier than adding a host on other LANs due to its basic structure.
- Its protocol is basic, and hosts may be added without shutting down the network.
- It is inexpensive and cost-effective due to its simple maintenance and design.
Difference between Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet is the most widely used LAN technology defined under IEEE standards 802.3. Fast Ethernet network uses cables called twisted pair or CAT5. It can transfer data at a speed of 100 Mbps while Gigabit Ethernet can transfer data at a speed of 1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps. Gigabit Ethernet also uses fiber optic and twisted pair cables for communication. In this article, we are going to discuss the differences between fast and gigabit ethernet.