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2006-08-31 14:34:03 · 5 answers · asked by Verdi 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
It works just like the post office system. Information is sent in "packets" with "addresses" on them. When you get a packet that meant for your IP address your computer sends back a small packet to say "I have that now I want the next one". Hubs & Swithces send on all packets. Routers have some idea where the packet has to go next. DNS Servers are big lists to look up names and addresses.
2006-08-31 14:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethernet itself does not dictate the # of computers on the same network; it is IP that does. 255 for Class C type of IP network, 255^2 for Class B, 255^3 for Class A, there is one in each Class range reserved for private network use.
2006-08-31 21:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you are talking about an office environment? In that type of situation, there are one or multiple Ethernet switches. The switches regulate the traffic between computers, servers and routers. This is an overly simplistic answer, but it is a start.
2006-08-31 21:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by spotteddogs143 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-31 21:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by Crabby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-31 21:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by Archer Christifori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋