Good question, I always think of a repeater as a 2port hub (what comes down one wire is repeated down the other). I took a moment to look it up and a repeater can also act as a transceiver, but only in the idea of changing media types - i.e. CAT5 to Fiber for linking buildings. A repeater cannot join dissimilar networks i.e. token ring and Ethernet (learned something new). That is the short version. FYI - I found this information in my Microsoft Press - Encyclopedia of Networking.
Thank You, Leslie McIntosh Network Engineer Deloitte & Touche (918)461-4894 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of mlh Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 2:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How does repeater work? [7:36323] Could anybody tell me how repeaters work ? I don't understand how repeater can regenerate the two-way signals from both segment connected to the repeater. Isn't it forming a loop? Pls forgive me asking the stupid question. Thanks in advance. mlh - This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. - If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=36339&t=36323 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
