What is the difference between Ethernet and EtherNet/IP?

Can you please clarify the exact difference between Ethernet and EtherNet/IP, their place in the OSI model, and the protocol structure?

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Ethernet is a standard for LAN networking, used in many protocols as a communication technology, and it is operating on the first two layers of the OSI model - as the physical and layer protocol.

On the other hand, EtherNet/IP stands for Ethernet Industrial Protocol and it is an application layer protocol, designed as a communication protocol for the industrial environment enabling automation and process control.

EtherNet/IP is one of the many Industrial protocols that use the standard Ethernet layer and cabling as part of their communication.

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