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Network Topologies
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A computer network is a group of computers connected through a transmission medium to share software and hardware resources in a workplace, in a city or among different countries in the world. There are three main types of networks: the local area network (LAN), the metropolitan area network...
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Ethernet Topologies Summarized.
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Different types of cables can be used in Ethernet networks. Some of the specifications for Ethernet topologies are summarized below:
10Base-T
10BASE-T is an IEEE standard named IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet. It supports the maximum speed of 10Mbps. It uses Category 3 or better UTP cables. It...
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IEEE 802 Members
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) is a leading organization in the world. It constituted a task force to set standards for connectivity between NIC and transmission media. This task force is known as the 802 committee. The 802 committee was subdivided into several sub...
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Media connectors
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A variety of media connectors are used in a network. A media connector attaches to the transmission media and allows the physical connection into the computing devices. It is necessary to identify the connectors associated with the specific media. Some of the media connectors are described below:...
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Media Connectors
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Media Connectors are used to connect the cables to the computers or other devices in a network. The type of connector used in a particular network depends upon the type of cable used, as different types of cables have their own specific types of connectors. Some commonly used media connectors are...
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N10-003 Network+ Short Notes
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Media and Topologies
Centralized computing is an environment in which a mainframe computer provides data storage and computational abilities.
Bus topology uses a 10Base2 cable.
Bus topology is the easiest to implement.
Bus and Ring are zero fault tolerant topologies.
Full-mesh...
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Network Configuration and Management Utilities
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Administrators use various utilities to configure and manage networks. Following are some commonly used utilities:
WINIPCFG: WINIPCFG is a Windows 9x Internet Protocol (IP) configuration utility used to display all current TCP/IP network configuration values for a computer running...
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Network Media
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Communication between two computers is not possible without a transmission medium. There are different types of media, which have different properties, and the selection of media depends entirely on the needs, size, and environment of the network. The most commonly used transmission medium is...
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Network Media and Networking Components
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Communication between two computers is not possible without a transmission medium. There are different types of media, which have different properties, and the selection of media depends entirely on the needs, size, and environment of the network. The most commonly used transmission medium is...
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Network Protocols
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MAC Address and its parts
A MAC address, also known as an Ethernet address, is a uniquely identifiable number that is encoded on each Network Interface Card. The MAC address does not depend on the type of network and the protocol used, and it is always unique. All the network devices in a...
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