Ethernet Technology and Internetworking Operating System

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week. Ethernet Technology and Internetworking Operating System In this assignment, you will study the advances in Ethernet technology, and learn about the role of routers in a network. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the following: Advances in Ethernet technology Internetworking Operating System (iOS) and routers Based on your research and understanding, answer the following discussion questions: Question 1 Ethernet has proven to be a viable networking technology. It will continue to be a key player in networking in years to come. Why is it so? What are the latest advances in Ethernet? What is meant by an Ethernet switch? How does Ethernet also play a role in wireless technologies? Question 2 Routers are computing devices which need their own operating system (OS) to function. Some vendors refer to this OS as the iOS. What are the key roles of the iOS? On the other hand, routers must have interfaces. Why must each interface belong to a different network? Why are some routers more expensive than others?