Specifications

Ethernet Transceivers
6-2 Ethernet Devices
Figure 6-2. Ethernet Stations
Ethernet Transceivers
A transceiver (transmitter/receiver) is the device that connects
workstations, servers, and other equipment to the Ethernet cabling media
being used for network transmissions. For full descriptions of Ethernet
networking media, refer to the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide. The
transceiver (Figure 6-3) is responsible for listening to the Ethernet bus to
determine if the bus is currently in use by another station. If a collision
occurs during transmission, the transceiver is responsible for alerting its
connected device by sending a collision signal down the AUI cable.
IEEE 802.3 compliant transceivers employ special circuitry to perform a
watchdog function on the transceiver transmitter. If a workstation starts to
continuously transmit data, the transmitter shuts down so the network is
not taken over by one device.
Figure 6-3. Standard Ethernet Transceiver
1913-13
Network
Printer
Network
Server Station
TRANSCEIVER
AUI Connector
1913-14