CSMA/CD is a network protocol for managing data transmission to prevent collision. It allows multiple devices to sense whether a communication channel is busy before transmitting data. If a collision is detected, it stops transmission and attempts again after a random delay.
Carrier-Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
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