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Why Copper? EoC And Ethernet Technology

Hatteras Networks of Research Park Triangle, North Carolina, has demonstrated to the world that Ethernet over copper (EoC) technology is not only viable but is lucrative. This company, the first to offer Ethernet over copper technology, works with clients all over the world who cannot access Ethernet over fiber networks. Are you ready to learn more about (EoC) Ethernet over Copper?

All Ethernet technology works by connecting computers to a mainframe and then sending packets, or blocks, of data from computer to computer. The technology has been around since 1973, when Robert Metcalfe of Xerox was asked to invent a method to connect hundreds of Xerox computers to one network so that they could all print off of the same laser printer. The earliest Ethernet networks used coaxial cable to connect computers to the mainframe.

This technology, however, was expensive to install as well as unreliable. It was soon replaced with a system of hubs and switches, which proved to be far steadier in terms of network access. Modern computers come equipped with a network card for Ethernet access, and most businesses take advantage of the technology. Although many home computers come equipped with an Ethernet card, Ethernet technology is more of a concern for businesses.

Most home computers access the Internet via a DSL connection. Businesses require the use of Ethernet because they need to be able to connect large numbers of computers to the same network.

Ethernet over copper uses a system of five copper wires for connecting computers to the mainframe. Copper provides a fast and reliable network connection, and is relatively cheap to install.

Ethernet over copper also has another advantage: it can still work even if some of the wires are faulty. If a pair or two of the copper wires fail to transmit data, computers will remain connected to the network, although connection and download times will be noticeably slower.

The only disadvantage of Ethernet over copper is that currently a business must be located fairly close to the mainframe in order to access Ethernet services. Hatteras also offers Ethernet over a serial connection for those businesses that cannot access EoC due to distance constraints.

Prior to the invention of Ethernet over copper, most businesses connected to their networks using fiber technology. However, Ethernet over fiber is more expensive to install, and is not available in all areas.

Further, many Ethernet carriers are switching to Ethernet over copper due to the success of this technology demonstrated by Hatteras and other providers of EoC technology.

Ethernet over copper is quickly becoming the industry standard for Ethernet connections. IT personnel need to be able to understand how EoC technology works and how it differs from previous standards in order to be able to effectively install and service Ethernet connections for businesses. Although current EoC technology does have serious distance constraints, the technology is clearly here to stay, and there is no doubt that the technology will continue to improve, as researchers will find ways to compensate for or overcome these constraints within the next few years.