Difference between Serial and Ethernet

Hi I am a noob in CCNA.

I gave the CCNA cram book a look over. But still I do not know what the difference between Serial and Ethernet is. Can anyone explain to me so I will be saved?

Thank you for your help in advance.

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The Prize Is Lobster

I would start from square one and read a non cram CCNA book top to bottom. The question you're asking is something explained in depth in the first few chapters of most books.

ITdude

Not to mention is a pretty fundamental topic!

If you don't have the Cisco Press books, take a look/even better--read the Sybex CCNA book. It is very readable and it will help you out.

wait2dominate

bikoalive wrote:

Hi I am a noob in CCNA.

I gave the CCNA cram book a look over. But still I do not know what the difference between Serial and Ethernet is. Can anyone explain to me so I will be saved?

Thank you for your help in advance.

The biggest difference you will run into will be that in MOST cases, the serial is access to other routers/internet, ethernet is used to access your internal network.

As others have stated though, it's a very fundamental topic. Definately focus on the basics, and get those down pat, before jumping into commands and such, otherwise you will be lost for a long time to come.

bikoalive

Dear wait2dominate,

Thank you very much, that is exactly what I wanted to know. Nowadays technology develops rapidly and new comers don't know the history.
Many books contain a lot of details but a simple outline. Therein I get

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Thank you again!