Types of collision in networking

It may refer to:

• Collision domain, a physical network segment where data packets can "collide" ...
• Late collision, a specific type of collision that should not occur on properly operating networks.
• Local collision is a collision that occurs in the network interface rather than on the network itself.

1. What are collisions in networks?
2. How many collision domains are there?
3. What is collision in CSMA?
4. What is WAN collision?

What are collisions in networks?

A network collision occurs when two devices attempt to transmit data on a shared circuit. In a shared circuit where multiple devices are listening, only a single device can transmit data at a single point in time which requires the rest of the devices to be listening to the transmission.

How many collision domains are there?

So, There are 2 broadcast domains & 5 Collision domains.

What is collision in CSMA?

The collision detection technology detects collisions by sensing transmissions from other stations. On detection of a collision, the station stops transmitting, sends a jam signal, and then waits for a random time interval before retransmission.

What is WAN collision?

A collision domain is a section of a network connected by a shared medium or through hubs and repeaters where data packets can collide with one another when being sent. The collision domain applies particularly when using early versions of Ethernet.