= Broadcast storm
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A broadcast storm is a network condition that occurs when there is an excessive amount of broadcast traffic on a network. Broadcast traffic is data packets sent to all devices on a local area network (LAN). When a large number of broadcast packets are generated, they can overwhelm the network, leading to degraded performance or network failure. \#\#\# Causes of Broadcast Storms: 1. **Faulty Network Equipment**: Malfunctioning switches, routers, or network interface cards (NICs) can generate excessive broadcast packets.
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