Collision Domain n Broadcast Domain......

*StarFire

Hey friends I am confused between Broadcast Domains & Collision Domains & how they are affected by using a Router, Switch, Bridge and Hub.Plz someone explain.....

Thanks....

Glynixx

Hi Starfire. I only have a min but will try to post more in a bit.

For a broadcast domain it means anyone (any pc) on a particular network segment that would receive a broadcast if sent.

for instance
5 pc's plugged into 1 hub. if 1 pc sends a broadcast the other 4 will receive it.
5 pc's plugged into 1 switch. if 1 pc sends a broadcast the other 4 will receive it.

5 pc's plugged into 1 switch in LAN A connected to LAN B via a router. Routers can (and do )prevent broadcasts from being sent from 1 network segment to the other(s). Therefore, if a PC on LAN A sends a broadcast, only his fellow mates on LAN A will receive it, the folks on LAN B will not. Same thing vice a versa.

Try to post about a collision domain in a bit, I have kids wrecking the house and have to get back lol. Hope this helps!
G.

mikej412

Try these previous threads --

Collision Domains vs. Broadcast Domains thread,

another Collision domain vs. Broadcast domain thread,

and hub, swithc, router, bridge ang gateway thread.

Vito_Corleone

mikej412 wrote:

Try these previous threads --

Collision Domains vs. Broadcast Domains thread,

another Collision domain vs. Broadcast domain thread,

and hub, swithc, router, bridge ang gateway thread.

Good info.

*StarFire

Thanks frndsss............