In Point-point connections, data sent can either go one way (Simplex) or both ways (Duplex).

Simplex

There is only one-way that data can go

Half Duplex

Data can go either way, but there is only 1 stream so transmitting and receiving must take turns. Half duplex follows CD as its communication protocol.

Full Duplex

There are designated transmitter and receiver endpoints. Data can be transmit and received at the same time.