Ethernet Flashcards

(3 cards)

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Q

What is a collision domain?

A

When 2 nodes transmit at the same time, and the signals collide.
Neither signal reaches its destination, so it must be resent and this reduced available bandwidth.

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2
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What is CSMA/CD?

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3
Q

What is autonegotiation?

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Ensures compatibility between devices with different Ethernet capabilities.

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