In telecommunications networks, multiplexers:
A) Convert digital signals to analog and vice versa
B) Allow a single communications channel to carry multiple simultaneous data transmissions
C) Include bridges, routers, hubs, and gateways, which interconnect a local area network with other local and wide area networks
D) Make connections between communications circuits in a network

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Multiplexers allow multiple simultaneous data transmissions to be carried over a single communications channel, such as a fiber optic cable or wireless spectrum. They do not convert signals between analog and digital or perform interconnections between different networks (which are typically facilitated by other types of network equipment). Their purpose is to increase the efficiency and capacity of a network by allowing multiple users to share the same resources.

In Telecommunications Networks, Multiplexers