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This lecture covers the Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol in control networks, focusing on packet collisions, Ethernet CSMA/CD, CAN bus with CSMA/Arbitration Message Priority, and Token-passing bus. The instructor explains the reasons for collisions, the operation of different MAC protocols, and their pros and cons in terms of delay, packet loss, and efficiency.