Differences 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 …
Read MoreWhat is a network bridge?
Apr 30,95A network bridge is a device that divides a network into segments. Each segment represent a separate collision domain, so …
Read MoreWhat is a network hub?
Jan 18,95
A network hub serves as a connection point for all devices in a LAN. It is basically a multiple-port repeater because …
Read MoreHalf and full duplex
Jan 12,95In telecommunication, a duplex communication system is a point-to-point system of two devices that can communicate with each other in …
Read MoreUnicast, multicast, broadcast addresses
Jan 12,95Three types of Ethernet addresses exist: unicast addresses – represents a single LAN interface. A unicast frame will be sent to …
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