Contents
Contents
Network Fundamentals
Network Elements
Local Area Network
Wide Area Network
Host, Workstation, and Server
Peer-to-Peer vs. Client/Server Architecture
Physical Topologies
Bus Topology
Star Topology
Ring Topology
Mesh Topology
Backbones and Segments
Selecting the Right Topology
Physical Media
Coaxial Cable
Twisted-Pair Cable
Fiber-Optic Cable
Cable Type Summary
Common Network Connectivity Devices
NIC
Hub
Switch
Bridge
Router
Gateways
Other Devices