Understanding Network Broadcast
B9IS121 - Network Systems and Administration | Student: Kola (20074308)
Server: 025a0849d3e3
When a router asks "Where is Kola?" it broadcasts the message to ALL devices on the network. Only Kola (the intended recipient with matching MAC/IP) responds with "I'm here!"
Router sends to everyone (255.255.255.255)
All nodes receive & check if message is for them
Only Kola answers with unicast reply
This interactive demo visualizes how broadcast messages work in computer networks, a concept frequently discussed in B9IS121 lectures using "Where is Kola?" as an example.