This document defines different types of computer networks including LAN, MAN, and WAN. It also describes common network topologies like bus, star, ring, and mesh. Finally, it discusses common cabling standards including UTP cable, RJ45 connectors, and the differences between straight-through and cross-over cables.
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This document defines different types of computer networks including LAN, MAN, and WAN. It also describes common network topologies like bus, star, ring, and mesh. Finally, it discusses common cabling standards including UTP cable, RJ45 connectors, and the differences between straight-through and cross-over cables.
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COMPUTER NETWORKS
1. LAN – Local Area Network
2. MAN – Metropolitan Area Network 3. WAN – Wide Area Network
Network Topology 1. BUS 2. STAR 3. RING 4. MESH
Network Cabling - UTP Cable (UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR) Category 5e or Category 6 - RJ45 (REGISTERED JACK 45)
Straight Thru Cable
PC – Router PC – Modem PC – Hub/Switch Hub Cross-over Cable PC – PC Hub – Hub
STRAIGHT THRU CABLE CROSS-OVER
PIN T568A T568A Pin T568A T568B No. No. 1 White Green White Green 1 White Green White Orange 2 Green Green 2 Green Orange 3 White Orange White Orange 3 White Orange White Green 4 Blue Blue 4 Blue Blue 5 White Blue White Blue 5 White Blue White Blue 6 Orange Orange 6 Orange Green 7 White Brown White Brown 7 White Brown White Brown 8 Brown Brown 8 Brown Brown