Industrial Networks

Question 1

What ways of communication are there?

Answer 1

• Simplex (One-way communication)
• Half Duplex (Send a message, and receive a separate message later)
• Full Duplex (Live communication both ways)

Question 2

What Network Topologies are there?

Answer 2

• Point to Point
• Mesh Topology
• Bus Topology
• Ring Topology
• Star Topology
• Hybrid and Tree Topologies

Question 3

What are the main types of networks?

Answer 3

• Personal Area Network (PAN)
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Metropolican Area Network (MAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)