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# Create an Ethernet network

When you create an Ethernet network, a connection template is automatically created. A connection template defines the connection settings for the Ethernet network. The settings include maximum and minimum allowable bandwidth.

To learn more about tagged, untagged, or tunnel networks, see About networks.

### Prerequisites

- Minimum required session ID privileges: Network administrator

Creating an Ethernet network using REST APIs
`POST /rest/ethernet-networks`

| NOTE: The `connectionTemplateUri` attribute must be set to `null`.

See also

- Quick Start: Initial configuration using REST APIs (top of chapter)

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