Ethernet/LAN
Standard RJ-45 NIC 8 pin female connector is used to connect LAN (local area network), broadband cable modems, DSL modems or routers.
It is so-called Ethernet standard with the most common 10/100Base-T type that supports 10 or 100Mbit/s transfer rates.
Data link is serial, through 8-wire twisted cable. Rarely you can meet 1000Mbit/s versions of this interface in laptops.
You can also use this port to make direct connection with other computer, for example your home, desktop computer, using so-called crossed twisted-pair cable. If you would like to know more read Network Cabling Issues.
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