Index of /ethernet/enet-misc/collision

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[DIR] Parent Directory        09-Mar-1996 16:10      -  
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The Ethernet medium access control (MAC) system arbitrates access to
the Ethernet channel among a set of machines so that each machine gets
a fair chance to use the network.  One of the components of the MAC
system for Ethernet is collision detection and retransmission. 

Collisions are a normal part of the functioning of an Ethernet, and
are the mechanism with which the Ethernet system resolves simultaneous
attempts to access the shared channel.  On a busy Ethernet with 
high powered machines, you can expect to see a lot of collisions.  

The set of Usenet postings in this directory describe some of the
issues involved in answering the question "What level of collisions is
appropriate for my network?"