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Network Terminology

5 Network Terminology

In a network, the computers need to be able to connect to each other

physically. Therefore, another important network property is how the

computers connect to each other, either directly or through a central

device.

ONE-ON-ONE WIRED NETWORK

also known as : Direct connection (max. 2 PCs)

Note

Use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect two computers directly to

each other.

WIRED NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs

Use a hub or switch to connect more than 2 PCs to each other.

Note

Use straight-through Ethernet cables to connect the computers to the

central device (hub/switch).

HOW TO INTERCONNECT WIRED NETWORKS

Use a gateway router to connect one network to another (e.g. to the

Internet, also known as WAN).

ONE-ON-ONE WIRELESS NETWORK

Also known as : Ad Hoc / Peer-to-Peer

WIRELESS NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 2 PCs

Also known as : Ad Hoc / Peer-to-Peer

The wireless medium forms a hub in and of itself. No hardware hub is

needed.

CONNECTING WIRELESS TO WIRED NETWORKS

Also known as : Infrastructure / Access Point

Use a Wireless Router

Central devices, like a hub, switch, router or wireless access point may

be stand-alone devices or built into a computer.

•A hub has multiple ports and serves as a central connection point for

communication lines from all computers on a wired network. It

copies all data arriving at one port to the other ports. A switch is

similar to a hub, but is able to handle different network speeds at each

port.

• Gateway routers and wireless access points route network

traffic from one network to another (e.g. from a wired network to

the Internet, or from a wireless network to a wired network or to

the Internet).

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Philips SNU5600/00 User Manual Page 12