Multiplexing and Demultiplexing

Multiplexing and Demultiplexing

In computer network, multiplexing is a technique by which multiple analog or digital signals are combined into one signal over a shared medium for transmission.

Similarly De-multiplexing is a technique by which a signal received from shared medium is identified and transmitted to the particular medium or devices.

Generally, multiplexing means sending the different channel data through a common channel by switching the channel using the different technique. Multiplexing here means multiplexing multiple transport connections on a single network layer connection, which is generally required if the available bandwidth is more than or equal to the integration of individual requirement of each connection, thus making an effective utilization of the available bandwidth.