Why Do Some Internet Connections Require Broadcast to Function?

Thread starter brudally
Start date Sep 30, 2005

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Some internet connections require broadcasting to maintain an active connection, while others do not. Modems utilize broadcasting to keep the connection open, which can be essential for certain types of internet services. Users may seek to temporarily close this broadcast for various reasons, such as troubleshooting or privacy concerns. The type of internet connection—such as DSL, cable, or fiber—can influence the need for broadcasting, as different technologies have distinct operational requirements. Understanding these differences can help users manage their connections more effectively.

Sep 30, 2005

brudally

Why do some internet connection need broadcast to get to work whereas many others don't ?
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Sep 30, 2005

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Internet modems broadcast to keep the connection open.

Oct 1, 2005

brudally

In what way can I cloes it but just temporarily?

Oct 1, 2005

dduardo

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Why would you want to do that? What type of internet connection do you have?

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