<P> A 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 . A broadcast domain can be within the same LAN segment or it can be bridged to other LAN segments . </P> <P> In terms of current popular technologies: Any computer connected to the same Ethernet repeater or switch is a member of the same broadcast domain . Further, any computer connected to the same set of inter-connected switches / repeaters is a member of the same broadcast domain . Routers and other higher - layer devices form boundaries between broadcast domains . </P>

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