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Transmission Modes in Computer Networks

There are three main transmission modes in computer networks: simplex mode, which allows data to flow in only one direction; half-duplex mode, which enables bidirectional communication but not simultaneously; and full-duplex mode, which supports simultaneous bidirectional transmission. Examples of each mode include radio broadcasts for simplex, walkie-talkies for half-duplex, and telephone networks for full-duplex.

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Transmission Modes in Computer Networks

There are three main transmission modes in computer networks: simplex mode, which allows data to flow in only one direction; half-duplex mode, which enables bidirectional communication but not simultaneously; and full-duplex mode, which supports simultaneous bidirectional transmission. Examples of each mode include radio broadcasts for simplex, walkie-talkies for half-duplex, and telephone networks for full-duplex.

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Transmission Modes in Computer Networks (Simplex,

Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex)


Transmission mode means transferring of data between two devices. It is also known as
communication mode. Buses and networks are designed to allow communication to
occur between individual devices that are interconnected. There are three types of
transmission mode:-
 Simplex Mode
 Half-Duplex Mode
 Full-Duplex Mode

Transmission mode

Simplex mode Half Duplex mode Duplex mode

Simplex Mode
In Simplex mode, the communication is unidirectional, as on a one-way street. Only one of the
two devices on a link can transmit, the other can only receive.

Example: as in radio or television broadcast:

Half-Duplex Mode
In half-duplex mode, each station can both transmit and receive, but not at the same time.
When one device is sending, the other can only receive, and vice versa. The half-duplex mode
is used in cases where there is no need for communication in both direction at the same time.
Example: Walkie- talkie in which message is sent one at a time and messages are sent in both
the directions.
Full-Duplex Mode
In full-duplex mode, both stations can transmit and receive simultaneously. Full-duplex mode is
used when communication in both direction is required all the time.
Example: Telephone Network in which there is communication between two persons by a
telephone line, through which both can talk and listen at the same time.

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