Mollie Sconyers
Network Topology Other Networks include Star, Bus, Ring & Mesh Graphically mapping these links results in a geometric shape that can be used to describe the physical topology of the network
LAN Local Area Network Share Resources Such as Printers. Regulates the Transmission of the Packets
WAN Consists of Two or More Local-Area Networks (LANs) Long Distances Longest Wi-Fi Range Ever Recorded Was 238 miles
Switches Switches Create a Network Using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device
Routers Routers Connect Networks Forwards data packets between computer networks The most familiar type of routers are home and small office routers that simply pass IP packets
Bridges Connects Multiple Network Segments Wireless bridges - support Wi-Fi wireless access points Wi-Fi Ethernet bridges - allows connecting Ethernet clients and interfacing them to a local Wi-Fi network
Hubs Connection Point for Devices in a Network There are four types of network bridging: simple, multiport, learning, and source route bridging
Cables Types of Cables Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Cable. Coaxial Cable. Fiber Optic Cable. Cable Installation Guides. Wireless LANs.