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What is the main function of a repeater in a network?
What is the main function of a repeater in a network?
- Filter incoming data packets based on their destination address
- Route the incoming signal to the appropriate network segment
- Encrypt the incoming signal for secure transmission
- Amplify or regenerate an incoming signal before retransmitting it (correct)
What distinguishes digital repeaters from analog repeaters?
What distinguishes digital repeaters from analog repeaters?
- They can reconstruct a distorted signal (correct)
- They connect LAN segments separated by small distance
- They are cost effective
- They are used in wireless LANs and cellular networks
In which category of repeaters would you find devices that can only amplify analog signals?
In which category of repeaters would you find devices that can only amplify analog signals?
- Remote Repeaters
- Analog Repeaters (correct)
- Local Repeaters
- Wired Repeaters
Where are wired repeaters commonly used?
Where are wired repeaters commonly used?
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Which network devices are often referred to as 'signal boosters'?
Which network devices are often referred to as 'signal boosters'?
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What is a key advantage of using repeaters in a network?
What is a key advantage of using repeaters in a network?
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