CSMA/CD explained
May 1,95Half-duplex Ethernet networks use an algorithm called Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD). This algorithm helps devices on …
Read MoreBroadcast domain explained
May 1,95The term broadcast domain is used to describe a group of devices on a specific network segment that can reach …
Read MoreCollision domain explained
May 1,95The term collision domain is used to describe a part of a network where packet collisions can occur. Packet collisions occur …
Read MoreWhat is a router?
Apr 30,95A router is a network device that connects different computer networks by routing packets from one network to the other. This …
Read MoreDifferences between a switch and a bridge
Apr 30,95Switches are basically multiport bridges. Although both types of devices perform a similar function, segmenting a LAN into separate collision …
Read MoreWhat is a network switch?
Apr 30,95A network switch is a device that connects devices together on a LAN. A switch is essentially a multiport network bridge …
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