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NETWORKS,
LARGE AND SMALL
Network
Computer network
A combination of computers connected
through transmission media.
LAN(Local Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
3 types of topology
Bus topology
Star topology
Ring topology
LANs Figure 6-4
Hub
a device that facilitates connection
LAN acts logically like a bus.
Star
the dominant topology today.
MAN Figure 6-5
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
Uses services provided by a network service
provider. (Tel. Company)
Individualusers computers
Organizations LANs
CONNECTING
DEVICES
Figure 6-7
Connecting devices
Figure 6-8
Repeater (L1)
Switch
A sophisticated bridge with multiple interfaces.
A station that needs to send a frame sends it directly to
the switch.
Figure 6-9
Bridge (L1-L2)
Note:
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IP address packet