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Ethernet is a method of connecting to the Internet that does not require phone lines or modems. It is also considerably faster than using modems. Data transmission over phone lines is currently limited to 53kbps (or 0.053Mbps). Using Ethernet, speeds of 10Mbps or even 100Mbps are possible (depending on the Ethernet card installed in the computer).
The buildings at Texas A&M University-Commerce are connected to the campus switching center using fiber optic cable at data rates of 1 Gigabit per second. Within each building, CAT 5 copper wire is used to provide a dedicated 100 Megabit link to every wall jack.
Software Installation Guides for Ethernet
Technology Services is responsible for planning, installation and maintenance of a wireless network infrastructure on campus. Access to this network is available to all students, faculty and staff.
To allow secure network connections from insecure networks such as the Internet and the campus wireless network Technology Services provides VPN access to all students, faculty and staff.