Figure97: Using a Repeater to Extend the Range of the LAN
A repeater can be used to create a spur as shown below.
Figure98: Adding a Spur by Using a Repeater
A repeater is counted as a device on each data bus to which it is connected.
When third party devices are connected to a data bus segment, the number of devices that can be connected to that data
bus segment may be reduced. See Device Loading.
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