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What is the MAC protocol in wireless networks?
What is the MAC protocol in wireless networks?
GeishaCharming
Tue Nov 26 2024
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I'm interested in learning about the MAC protocol in the context of wireless networks. Could someone explain what it is and how it functions within this domain?
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FireflySoul
Thu Nov 28 2024
Media access control (MAC) protocols serve a crucial role in enabling multiple devices to access a shared media network seamlessly.
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Daniele
Thu Nov 28 2024
These protocols enforce a specific methodology to manage and regulate access, ensuring that all devices can communicate efficiently.
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Leonardo
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prior to the advent of Local Area Networks (LANs), communication between computing devices was limited to point-to-point connections.
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Dario
Wed Nov 27 2024
In a point-to-point setup, only two devices could communicate with each other, and they were connected via a dedicated channel.
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Stefano
Wed Nov 27 2024
This meant that each pair of devices required a separate channel, which was not only inefficient but also costly.
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