This document summarizes some key changes in Ethernet standards over time that enabled higher data rates and compatibility with other networks. It discusses three changes: bridged Ethernet, switched Ethernet, and full-duplex Ethernet. Bridged Ethernet divides a LAN into segments using bridges, raising bandwidth and separating collision domains. Switched Ethernet uses switches with one port per hub to further segment the network. Full-duplex Ethernet allows two devices on a link to transmit and receive simultaneously, effectively doubling bandwidth and eliminating collisions.