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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   repeater Last modified: Friday, July 30, 2004  (rē-pēt´ër) (n.) A network device used to regenerate or replicate a signal. Repeaters are used in transmission systems to regenerate analog or digital signals distorted by transmission loss. Analog repeaters frequently can only amplify the signal while digital repeaters can reconstruct a signal to near its original quality. In a data network, a repeater can relay messages between subnetworks that use different protocols or cable types. Hubs can operate as repeaters by relaying messages to all connected computers. A repeater cannot do the intelligent routing performed by bridges and routers.   Related Categories Networking Hardware Routing Related Terms 10Base-T amplifier repeater attenuation bridge collision domain hub router virtual router VRRP Shopping repeater Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Networking Repeaters 81 Model Matches Security Systems and Surveillance 95 Store Offers Cables and Connectors 51 Model Matches Wireless Access Points 31 Model Matches Garden 90 Store Offers