Questions and Answers
What was the original purpose of the RS-232 protocol?
To link computers in a Wide Area Network (WAN)
Why was RS-232 not suitable for local area communications?
Because it was too short for long-distance connections
When was Ethernet developed as a local area communication solution?
1980
What type of cable did Ethernet use to connect computers?
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Which standard did Ethernet evolve into by 1985?
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What was the main purpose of connecting computers using Ethernet?
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