I read this on Wikipedia:
"A standard 10/100 Ethernet switch operates at the data-link layer of the OSI model to create a different collision domain for each switch port. If you have 4 computers (e.g., A, B, C, and D) on 4 switch ports, then A and B can transfer data back and forth, while C and D also do so simultaneously, and the two "conversations" will not interfere with one another. In the case of a "hub," they would all share the bandwidth and run in Half duplex, resulting in collisions, which would then necessitate retransmissions. Using a switch is called microsegmentation. This allows you to have dedicated bandwidth on point-to-point connections with every computer and to therefore run in Full duplex with no collisions."
I am wondering, can data be transfered full duplex if you use a router? Or is it like a hub where it runs Half Duplex, having the LAN speed be shared among transmissions? Am referring specifically to LAN communication.
Am asking because a router would be cheaper than a switch to buy.
Thank You
"A standard 10/100 Ethernet switch operates at the data-link layer of the OSI model to create a different collision domain for each switch port. If you have 4 computers (e.g., A, B, C, and D) on 4 switch ports, then A and B can transfer data back and forth, while C and D also do so simultaneously, and the two "conversations" will not interfere with one another. In the case of a "hub," they would all share the bandwidth and run in Half duplex, resulting in collisions, which would then necessitate retransmissions. Using a switch is called microsegmentation. This allows you to have dedicated bandwidth on point-to-point connections with every computer and to therefore run in Full duplex with no collisions."
I am wondering, can data be transfered full duplex if you use a router? Or is it like a hub where it runs Half Duplex, having the LAN speed be shared among transmissions? Am referring specifically to LAN communication.
Am asking because a router would be cheaper than a switch to buy.
Thank You