- Physical topology, which is the actual layout of the wire or media.
- Logical topology, which defines how the media is accessed by the hosts for sending data.
- The logical topology of a network is how the hosts communicate across the medium.
- The two most common types of logical topologies are broadcast and token passing.
Network Diagram – Basic Layout and map of a traditional computer network.
Network Types – Computer networks vary in shape and size depending on usage.
- WAN
- LAN
- Peer to Peer
Fiber Optic Cable – One of the Latest innovations in network cabling.
Switches and Hubs – The central device within a network that transmit data.
Servers – The central storage device for the names and locations of various data. - IP Addresses
Topologies – The layouts of various network designs. - Star
- Bus
- Ring
Firewalls – The network software that keeps destructive forces from a network.
Routers – The device that let messages flow between networks.
Wireless Networks – Allows computers to be moved without wires or cables.
The Internet – The world’s largest network.