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REPEATER
Fig. 2.1: Bridge mode example
Repeater
Because using the bridge mode makes the network transparent, the use of repeaters has certain limit-
ations. To keep matters simple we recommend using a single repeater. However, if certain rules are
observed, using multiple repeaters in the same network is possible.
The total number of repeaters in the network is configured for every unit individually under Bridge mode
parameters. This information is contained in every packet sent. All units that receive such packet will
resume transmission only after sufficient time has been allowed for the packet to be repeated. The
packets received from user ports remain buffered and are sent after the appropriate time passes. This
prevents collisions between remote radio modems. There can be no repeater collisions if only one re-
peater is used.
Where two or more repeaters are used, collisions resulting from simultaneous reception of a repeated
packet must be eliminated. Collisions happen because repeaters repeat packets immediately after re-
ception, i.e. if two repeaters receive a packet from the centre, they both relay it at the same time. If
there is a radiomodem which is within the range of both repeaters, it receives both repeated packets
at the same time rendering them unreadable.
Examples:
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