What is Gigabit Ethernet?

Gigabit Ethernet Service (GigE) is a fiber-based network service that utilizes a high speed backbone to provide customers with LAN Interconnection between multiple locations at the native Gigabit Ethernet LAN speeds in specific geographical locations. GigE service delivers a full duplex interface conforming to Gigabit Ethernet standards(1000BaseSX, 1000BaseLX) directly to the customer's LAN. The Telco Company will deploy equipment in the customer's serving central office and connect them using a high speed backbone. This backbone will consist of multiple Gigabit Ethernet trunks. Depending on the customer's location, the backbone may be shared by several customers connected to this service. GigE service provides data privacy and security through the use of 802.IQ closed user groups. Users in a group can only access their own data. Customers will connect to the C.O. equipment using fiber optic LAN extension equipment located on their premises. This, equipment, which is owned by Telco Company, will be the network interface for this service. The customer interface is a single mode or multimode fiber optic connection providing ethernet at 1 gigabit per second. If the facility has extensive bandwidth requirements, GigE is often the most cost-effective option for bandwidth and reliability. For additional information and to see if Ethernet service is available at your location - Click Here