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Duplex/Speed Mismatch

noun

Definition

  1. 1.A duplex/speed mismatch occurs when two connected network devices are configured with incompatible speed or duplex settings, leading to network performance issues.

Example

A duplex mismatch can cause packet loss and network congestion if one device is set to full-duplex and the other to half-duplex.

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