Specifications

6-1
Chapter 6
Ethernet Devices
This chapter describes devices that are common to an Ethernet network. All devices attached to an
Ethernet bus must comply with the IEEE 802.3 Standard. Typical Ethernet devices include stations,
transceivers, repeaters, bridges and routers. Figure 6-1 shows various devices attached to an Ethernet
LAN. The following sections provide a description of each of these devices and their network functions.
Figure 6-1. Devices on an Ethernet LAN
Ethernet Stations
Ethernet stations are addressable nodes on an Ethernet network capable of
transmitting, receiving, and repeating information. Workstations, file
servers, and printers (shown in Figure 6-2) are some examples of these
types of devices. Stations connect to the Ethernet bus through devices
called transceivers and are discussed in the next section.
Stations
Network Bus
Repeater
Bridge
AUI Cable
Transceivers
Network Bus
1913-12