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Repeaters are usually used in coaxial based ethernet networks. For this purpose they are used to extend the length of a network segment. For example, in a 10base2 ethernet network the maximum length of a segment is 180 meters. A repeater could join two segments together to increase the length of the network and the number of clients in the network.
In today's modern networks you will see neither coaxial networks nor repeaters in a LAN. Repeaters are used for DSL transmissions, but not for LANS.
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What device is used to extend the range of an ethernet cable?
a repeater
Can you use repeater in LAN?
Yes - a repeater would be used to extend the distance of the LAN segment. Repeaters were used primarily in coaxial copper networks but are rarely found in LANs anymore.
Can repeaters be used by administrators to segment their LAN?
No, because a repeater does not supply any network isolation - it merely extends the segment distance limitation.
Which layer 1 devices can be used extend the area covered by a single LAN segment?
Repeaters and hubs
Which type of bridge would be used to connect an ethernet segment with a token ring segment?
You will need a router. Token Ring and Ethernet refer to two different layer two protocols. You will need a layer three device to encapsulate the data for communication between the two networks. A bridge refers to a layer two device.
Which network device is used to extend the length of a network segment by simply amplifying the data signal?
A repeater. Repeaters work only on layer 1 (Physical) of the OSI model.
What is Ethernet and a Ethernet cable?
Ethernet is the most popular networking technology used in LANs. Fast Ethernet is used to refer to any version of Ethernet that meets or surpasses the 100 Mbps transfer speed.
What type of bridge would be used to conncet an ehernet segment with a token ring segment?
A gateway.
Which encapsulation must be used to enable Ethernet II frame type on your Ethernet?
Arpa encapsulation must be used to enable Ethernet II frame type on your Ethernet.
What is the difference between repeater and router?
A repeater is used to connect the segments of a LAN. A repeater forwards every packet it has no filtering capability. Whereas a router connects Indepentdent LAN's or WAN's , to create a internetwork. A repeater within a LAN does Pulse amplification , Noise filtering and shaping.Whereas router only routes and forwards the packet. A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it at a higher level and/or higher power, or onto the other side of an obstruction, so that the signal can cover longer distances without degradation. A Router is a network device that mainly used for the tasks of routing and forwarding in the telecommunication and the Internet network. router is divide into segments is called subnets router is used a roting table repeater is just sit on the network ,recieve and boost the signal by sundar.g
Many network hubs incorporate repeaters or amplifiers to regenerate signals so that attenuation of the signal does not occur?
As a rule a hub does not contain a repeater. Amplifiers would be used in analog communication, not digital communication. Attenuation is a process that occurs all the time in networks; you would place a repeater in an area where the attenuation would cause the signal to degrade to the point where it wouldn't be usable. You would want the repeater to be placed before that point.
What is used to repeat a signal it receives and rebroadcast it?
The answer is a Repeater
