Ethernet is the technology that builds up the network world and connects different devices. It was invented in 1979 by Bob Metcalfe who physically cabled computers to a printer to share communication and messages. Ethernet allows signals to be transmitted from a sender to receivers and connects people online through various mediums like sending documents to printers or clicking hyperlinks. It has evolved from initial speeds of 10Mbit/s to 10Gbit/s to expand network coverage and offer better online performance for users.