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Figure 16: Using a Repeater to Extend the Range of the LAN
A repeater can be used to create a spur as shown below.
Figure 17: Adding a Spur by Using a Repeater
A repeater is counted as a device on each data bus to which it is connected.
When third party devices are connected to a data bus segment, the number of devices that
can be connected to that data bus segment may be reduced. See
Network Guide
BACnet MS/TP Communication Data Bus Fundamentals
Device Loading on page 15.
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