<P> The following procedure is used to initiate a transmission . The procedure is complete when the frame is transmitted successfully or a collision is detected during transmission . </P> <Ol> <Li> Is a frame ready for transmission? If not, wait for a frame . </Li> <Li> Is medium idle? If not, wait until it becomes ready . </Li> <Li> Start transmitting and monitor for collision during transmission . </Li> <Li> Did a collision occur? If so, go to collision detected procedure . </Li> <Li> Reset retransmission counters and complete frame transmission . </Li> </Ol> <Li> Is a frame ready for transmission? If not, wait for a frame . </Li> <Li> Is medium idle? If not, wait until it becomes ready . </Li>

Describe how the csma/cd protocol is used to solve contention problems in the wired ethernet