Ethernet Collisions
Introduction
The word
"Collision" shouldn't be any new news to people who work
with networks everyday. If it is thought, don't worrie,
that's why you are here.
A collision is
an event that happens on an Ethernet network when two
stations simultaneously "talk" on the wire. Collisions
are a normal part of life in an Ethernet network and
under most circumstances should not be considered a
problem.
Even thought
alot of people know that collisions do happen on a
network, what they don't know is that there are two
different type of collisions ! Yes, thats right, two
different type of collissions, one is the
Early Collision and the
other, the Late Collision.
We will have a
look at two collision examples (one of each) in the next
couple of pages, and these examples have been carefully
selected to help you understand the difference between
the two types of collisions. Also, we are going to have
a look at the events leading up to and immediately
following a collision.
So, grab that
favorite mug of yours, fill it up with something to
drink and let's start learning about collisions !
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