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CSMA/CD
(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection)
CSMA/CD, or Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection, is a network protocol used in early Ethernet networks to manage data transmission and avoid collisions. It allows multiple devices to share the same communication channel by detecting and resolving collisions when two devices attempt to transmit data simultaneously.
CSMA/CD was a foundational technology for wired local area networks (LANs), enabling efficient and reliable communication between devices. However, with the advent of switched Ethernet and full-duplex communication, the need for CSMA/CD has diminished. Modern networks typically use more advanced protocols to handle data transmission, but CSMA/CD remains an important part of networking history.
CSMA/CD was a foundational technology for wired local area networks (LANs), enabling efficient and reliable communication between devices. However, with the advent of switched Ethernet and full-duplex communication, the need for CSMA/CD has diminished. Modern networks typically use more advanced protocols to handle data transmission, but CSMA/CD remains an important part of networking history.