Skip to Main Content
Networking Bible
book

Networking Bible

by Barrie Sosinsky
September 2009
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
912 pages
25h 20m
English
Wiley
Content preview from Networking Bible

Chapter 3. Architecture and Design

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • Different network topologies

  • How network connections influence network types

  • Segments and routing

  • Different network architectures

In this chapter, you learn about different aspects of network design and architecture. Designs can be based on different connection types and topologies; architectures are network systems based on a common protocol. In determining whether you are considering an architecture or topology, an argument based on the highest-level protocol used is presented. Topologies are based on physical transport, while architectures use higher-level protocols.

Different point-to-point connections are considered. Four different types of connections between endpoints can be specified: physical connections, virtual connections, transient connections, and links where there is no defined (unique) connection. These different types are the basis for all modern networks.

A collection of nodes sharing a common physical medium is called a segment. Segments are the basic unit of networks; they do not have to have their traffic mediated, and nodes share a common logical address as opposed to a node's physical (e.g., Media Access Control or MAC) address. Segments also define collision domains.

To separate segments, you add connection points such as switches or routers. Networks with multiple segments must have traffic travel over defined routes. These routes may have any of the four kinds of connections. Routing can be 1:1 or unicast, 1:many ...

Become an O’Reilly member and get unlimited access to this title plus top books and audiobooks from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers, thousands of courses curated by job role, 150+ live events each month,
and much more.
Start your free trial

You might also like

Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, 3rd Edition

Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, 3rd Edition

Michael G. Solomon, David Kim

Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9780470431313