The Ethernet is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$

The Ethernet is $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$

a common local area network protocol

a massive network that connects computer networks of businesses, government agencies, and schools around the world quickly, seamlessly, and inexpensively

a network that connects parts of intranets of different organizations

none of these