Multiplexing vs. Multiple Access Overview

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Comparison A multiplexing technique may be further extended into a multiple access method or channel access methodTDM into TDMA SM into CSMA A multiple access method makes it possible for several transmitters connected to the same physical medium to share its capacity.Multiplexing is provided by the physical layer of the OSI model or TCP/IP model, while multiple access also involves a media access control protocol, which is part of the data link layer

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Comparison 10 passengers travelling on a roadUsing one busMultiplexingUsing 10 carsMultiple access

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