While some data-link-layer devices are able to divide the collision domains, broadcast domains are only divided by layer 3 network devices such as routers or layer 3 switches.

Collision domains are generally smaller than, and contained within, broadcast domains. The notion of broadcast domain should be contrasted with that of collision domain, which would be all nodes on the same set of inter-connected repeaters, divided by switches and learning bridges. Routers and other higher-layer devices form boundaries between broadcast domains. Further, any computer connected to the same set of interconnected switches/repeaters is a member of the same broadcast domain. In terms of current popular technologies, any computer connected to the same Ethernet repeater or switch is a member of the same broadcast domain. A broadcast domain can be within the same LAN segment or it can be bridged to other LAN segments. ( January 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī broadcast domain is a logical division of a computer network, in which all nodes can reach each other by broadcast at the data link layer. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations.

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