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Definition of broadcast

A method by which a client receives a stream. During a broadcast connection, clients cannot control the stream. This is the opposite of an on-demand presentation.

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Other definitions of broadcast

Sent to more than one recipient. In communications and on networks, a broadcast message is one distributed to all stations.

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In wireless networking, for a wireless router or access point to transmit its service set identifier (SSID) every few seconds so that computers and devices can detect and connect to the network.

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Data packet that are sent to all nodes on a network. Broadcasts are identified by a broadcast address.

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