Monday, March 7, 2011

Computer Network Setup Classification – Part I


Computer networks can be categorized considering the hardware and software being used to interconnect the distinctive devices in a network setup, for instance fiber optic cable, wireless source, or other power line communication. A traditional LAN or local Ethernet used many level of measurements and communication medium that make possible the connection and communication between various devices like hubs, switches, bridges, or routers in addition with too. However, in the following, classifications are explained.

Wired System:

The interconnection between networking devices can be formed via many wired communication media like twisted pair cable, coaxial cable and most efficient fiber optics. Every of these physical media has its own characteristics and usages. Twisted pair cable is mostly used in telecommunication sector, easy to use and install. It has multiple variations in it for instance Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) which are further categorized into more variation. While on the side of the coin, in essence, coaxial cables are used in LAN and personal established network setup. At last but not the least, Fiber Optics is also wired communication media yet its totally different from the other two media mentioned above passage as it uses glass through which electrical signals passes on. Computer Networking Los Angeles providing complete sets of guidelines to opt for the right one for your network.

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