Networks
Types of networks
Size
PAN
conects the devices of an individual person (10m)
LAN
small networks with speeds from 1 to 100mbps
MAN
serves multiple users in the metropolitan area
WAN
For example the internet, they even cross countries
VPN
User use part of the WAN for private connections. Known as Intranet.
Topology
Small bus topology
Star network topology
Ring network topology
Tree topology
Mesh network topology
Functionality
Client-server network
One computer becomes the server serving all of the other computer called clients .
Pear-to-pear network
Facilitates the flow of information from one peer to another without any central server .
Technology
Point to point
Diffusion
Multipoints
Media connection
Guided
Unguided
Ownership
Private
Public
Software
Hostname
Every device of the network is connected to it.
IP adress
Unique identifier for each device in the internet.
MAC adress
Unique identifier for each host, associated wit the NIC.
PORT
Allows network users to send or receive data on an application.
DNS
Performs the conversation between an IP nd a name.
This task is done with the help of DNS servers.
Physical components (HARDWARE COMPONENTS )
router
Provides connection to the internet.
repeater
switch
motherboard
RJ45 Connector
Network card mounted
BNC connector