Network Topologies & Routers By Scott Miller
Network Topology: is the study of the physical and logical connections between input & output devices Physical (real) versus Logical (Virtual) NETWORK TOPOLOGY
Physical Topologies LAN’s are input/output device networks in a small radius that transmit voice, video & data. LOCAL AREA NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
ETHERNET A local area technology that connects all the devices in a local area network.
A computer network that covers a broad area using public & private communication links WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)
Routers enable data to reach their destination by connecting networks. ROUTERS
Tiers of interconnected networks that form the trunk & core of the Internet INTERNET BACKBONES
Tier 1- OC-192 connection links the biggest, fastest & most complex networks Tier 2- OC-48 to OC-12 somewhat slower ( GBPS) and usually serve large scale ISPs Tier 3- OC-12 to OC-3 are the slowest ( MBPS) connects smaller ISPs, Universities, &businesses. INTERNET BACKBONE TIERS
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