The next step in the development of technologies Ethernet - preparation of a draft standard IEEE-802.32. This standard provides speed information exchange network between stations 1 Gbps. Assuming that the device Gigabit Ethernet network segments will combine with Fast Ethernet speeds of 100 Mbps. There are network cards at a speed of 1 Gb / s, as well as a series of network devices such as switches and routers.
In a network with Gigabit Ethernet will be managing traffic, congestion control and quality assurance services (Quality Of Service - QOS). Standard Gigabit Ethernet - one of the major rivals now developing ATM technology.