full/half Duplex, help????

[raffi]

I have just gotten onto the @home network. I had purchased a Dlink 528ct PCI ethernet card. I am happy with the card. However, in network neighbourhood, I have the option of changing the card to half or full duplex. I have no idea what this means.

Is it good or bad, and what will be better for performance.

You guys are great, thanks in advance....

raf...

[blondini]

full duplex means that the network card can send and receive data simultaneously,while half-duplex transmission means the information flows in both directions but only one way at a time so the card has a small turnaround time while it waits for a clear line, in effect the cards take turns in transmitting data ie.full duplex is faster

[raffi]

Thank You....