You might try whatis.com for an answer. You might also look for an RFC at the RFC Index for repeater. A quick search at ftp://ftp.isi.edu/ietf/1rfc_index.txt yeilds: RFC: 1368, 1516, 2108, & 2266 as matching on the word Repeater.
Peter Dyson in his Dictionary of Networking defines it as: repeater A simple hardware device that moves all packets from one local-area network segment to another by regenerating, retiming, and amplifying the electrical signals. The main purpose of a repeater is to extend the length of the network transmission medium beyond the normal maximum cable lengths Jim -----Original Message----- From: mlh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 14:19 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 Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=36367&t=36323 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
