If you’re planning to install a new wired network, most of you would agree that the only viable choice is Ethernet. Over the past 45 years, this IEEE 802.3 standard has outlasted all other computer networks to achieve worldwide dominance. Because of its variety and flexibility, Ethernet covers just about every networking need.
Thanks to the IEEE 802.3 working group, the standard has been continuously developed and updated. And the presence of multiple vendors of Ethernet gear continues to keep prices of components and equipment reasonable.