In considering Ethernet, it is important to discuss data packet traffic speed. The first speed that gained momentum in the PC industry was 10Base-T or 10Mbps. Other speeds that are more common today are 100Base-T and gigabit Ethernet. However, 10Base-T is more than sufficient for the applications that would be served in the embedded market. The typical communication requirements for remote monitoring and control require only small bursts of data sent infrequently. Occasionally there are those who are concerned about the network compatibility and performance when a 10Base-T node is connected to a faster speed network. If the network administrator takes care to configure the 10Base-T nodes as a sub-network behind a switch or router, the speeds are auto negotiated and therefore do not degrade the performance of the network.