The word transceiver sounds awfully close to two other words: transmitter and receiver. This is because a transceiver is a combination of a transmitter and receiver. There are a variety of types of transceivers, one being an AUI transceiver.

AUI, Attachment Unit Interface, transceivers are used to connect workstations to other devices by means of an AUI port. The mechanisms that use AUI technology are routers, servers, bridges, hubs, and a range of others.

AUI transceivers can support data transfer rates and can connect to AUI ports using STP and UTP. AUI devices can transmit high quality data and are used with AUI cables.

A transceiver is a mechanism that has the capabilities of both a transmitter and a receiver, hence the name, transceiver. The components of the circuits within the transceiver are shared. These devices are known for transmitting high quality data and having video and/or audio capabilities.

There are a variety of transceivers to choose from, each one specializing in different needs that the user may have. The range of transceivers consists of AUI Transceivers, M Series Fiber Optic Transceivers, Mini GBIC SFP Fiber Transceivers, and Fiber Optic Transceivers. Depending on the transceiver that a user may have they may be able to connect to different hubs or ports or be bi-directional.