This document provides an introduction to Ethernet and related networking concepts. It discusses local area networks (LANs), common network devices like hubs, bridges and routers. It also covers the OSI model layers and protocols that operate at each layer. The document explains Ethernet frames, including the fields within a basic frame and how frames are tagged to support virtual LANs (VLANs). It provides details on single and double VLAN tagging using IEEE 802.1Q.