network is a group of two or more computers linked together so that they can share resources such as hardware, software and data and can communicate with each other. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Local area networks (LANs) Wide area networks (WANs) The Internet Intranets Extranets A LAN consists of a collection of microcomputers, such as in an office building, department or school that can share peripherals, files and programs and communicate with each other on the network. LAN’s ability to
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Network Layer: transport layer relies on the network layer (3) to provide host-to-host communication. There’s a piece of network layer in every host and router in the network. Transport segment from sending to receiving host. On sending, Host 1 encapsulates segments into datagrams. On receiving, Host 2 delivers datagrams to transport layer. Protocols in every host, router. Router examines header fields in all IP datagrams passing through it. Moves packets from sending to receiving hosts. Routers:
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Abstract AAS-Design AAS-Design is a North American fashion label specializing in luxury goods for men and women (ready-to-wear, leather accessories, shoes, luggage and hats), founded in 1990 by Abel, Angus and Satish in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Fulana inherited the company in 1995 by which time sales were up to U.S. $450,000. With John alongside her as business manager, Fulana was allowed time to implement her creativity onto design. Initial success was not instant, as they were hard to sell
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was _______. (Ch11,T-291) indicates the call is poor 13 Ethernet switching or bridging _____ the available bandwidth of a network by creating _____ network segments. (ch4) c. Increases, dedicated 14 Which layer of the OSI model does a LAN switch use to make a forwarding decision? (ch4) b. Layer 2 15 8 wire conductor
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Local Area Networks The purpose of this activity is to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What are the main architectural components of a LAN? (Minimum word count: 60) There are several main architectural components of a LAN. Included is the physical topology of the network determining how the nodes on the network are connected. Access methods are needed on the network to determine how the nodes will access the transmission mediums. The networks
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to reinforce what you have learned so far about local area networks technologies. 1. What are the main architectural components of a LAN? (Minimum word count: 60) There are six parts to the to the LAN architecture components which include the network’s physical topology, the access method, the transmission technique, transmission media, protocols, and LANs interconnectivity. The architecture is the layout of how the network will be connected. The access method is how a particular node (network
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storage(NAS):-It is basically a file server plus Storage devices which is connected to the network.It provides multiple clients on the networks with access to the Same file is the most important benefit of NAS devices. NAs is directly attached to the LAN/WAN. Servers- network Connections inside the data center Storage –network interconnections inside the data center Internetworking setup between two data-center ● The two data centres are connected through a virtual private
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of Washington, D.C.. You are retained as a consultant by AOC dealership to design a network solution for their new location. The new facility is assumed to be wired with UTP and fiber, with outlets in specific locations. The basic network is to be a LAN that serves desktop computers in the general manager’s office, in the salesmen’s area, and the showroom area; mobile devices (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.); and various accessories (printers, etc.). A major component of the network is a file
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everything concerning networking involving the physical medium on which we move data or how data is placed on the network, how we make sure it remain in its right state and how it flows. IEEE802 shows or helps in the way Ethernet can be used. Ethernet LANs may use coax cable
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Assignment 1: Identifying Network Topologies Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes * Identify the major needs and major stakeholders for computer networks and network applications. * Identify the classifications of networks and how they are applied to various types of enterprises. * Draw the four major physical network topologies: bus, star, ring, and mesh. Assignment Requirements Using the Topology Worksheet provided by the instructor, complete the topology name, logical characteristics
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