Ethernet starter kits consisting of a 10Mbps Ethernet hub, network interface cards (NICs) for two PCs, and the cable that connects the cards to the hub go for $99 or less. The heart of the system ...

All new computers and most network devices support Gigabit Ethernet. GbE transmits full duplex from point to point using Ethernet switches and half duplex in a shared Ethernet hub environment (see ...