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What device is used as a gateway between a LAN and a WAN?
What device is used as a gateway between a LAN and a WAN?
Which protocol handles the issue of collisions on Ethernet networks?
Which protocol handles the issue of collisions on Ethernet networks?
What type of frames do Ethernet LANs carry based on OSI model addressing?
What type of frames do Ethernet LANs carry based on OSI model addressing?
What component of a Wireless LAN (WLAN) describes a device that communicates over the WLAN?
What component of a Wireless LAN (WLAN) describes a device that communicates over the WLAN?
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What is the main function of a Switch in a network?
What is the main function of a Switch in a network?
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What IEEE standard describes the Wireless LAN (WLAN) standard?
What IEEE standard describes the Wireless LAN (WLAN) standard?
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What does the first number in IEEE 802 Ethernet standards indicate?
What does the first number in IEEE 802 Ethernet standards indicate?
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Which Ethernet data transmission device works at the physical layer of the ISO/OSI reference model?
Which Ethernet data transmission device works at the physical layer of the ISO/OSI reference model?
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What is the main function of an Ethernet Bridge?
What is the main function of an Ethernet Bridge?
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What is the primary reason why IEEE 802 Ethernet has become widely used for wired LANs?
What is the primary reason why IEEE 802 Ethernet has become widely used for wired LANs?
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What is the role of a Repeater in Ethernet data transmission?
What is the role of a Repeater in Ethernet data transmission?
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Why is Hub considered a multiport repeater in Ethernet networks?
Why is Hub considered a multiport repeater in Ethernet networks?
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Study Notes
- Switches in Ethernet networks only transmit frames to intended ports, not broadcast across the network.
- Routers act as gateways between LAN and WAN, making intelligent routing decisions based on routing protocols.
- Ethernet networks use a shared medium, leading to collisions handled by CSMA/CD protocol.
- Ethernet LANs have collision domains when simultaneous transmission by two hosts leads to collision.
- Wireless LANs follow IEEE 802.11 standard, with devices certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for interoperability.
- IEEE 802 standards support LANs in SCADA systems, NANs in distribution networks, and HANs in consumer premises.
- Ethernet is widely used for wired LANs due to simplicity, ease of maintenance, and reliability.
- Ethernet devices include repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, and routers, each operating at different layers of the OSI model.
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Explore the IEEE 802 family of standards that support LANs in Smart Grid communication infrastructure, including SCADA systems, distribution networks, and consumers' premises. Learn about the widespread use of Ethernet for wired LANs, its simplicity, ease of maintenance, and cost-effectiveness.
