Fundamentals of Networking Flashcards
Combination of Bus and Star Topology
Tree Topology
Uses Ethernet cables and fiber optics
Wired Communication
What are the common LAN issues?
Network Interference
Network Congestions
Security Breachers
Single cable connection but has a single point failure
Bus Topology
Manages network resources and devices
Network Operating System (NOS)
Extends wireless network coverage
Access Point
Data flows in one direction reducing collisions
Ring Topology
Highest Fault Tolerance due to multiple connection path
Mesh Topology
All devices connect to a central hub, common in house networks
Star Topology
Connects a Lan to the internet
Router
Mix of multiple topologies
Hybrid Topology
Data is broken into packets
Packet Creation
A network that connects devices over a limited geographical are with high-speed data transfer
Local Area Network (LAN)
The arrangement of devices in a network
Network Topology
Connect devices within a LAN using MAC addresses
Switch
Maximum data transfer rate of a network
Bandwith
Facts to consider choosing a network topology:
Network Size
Cost
Scalability
Reliability
Data Traffic
Common for home and small office network
Star Topology
Used in military communication system
Mesh Topology
