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"Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network. Essentially, it is the topological structure of a network, and may be depicted physically or logically. Physical topology refers to the placement of the network's various components, including device location and cable installation, while logical topology shows how data flows within a network, regardless of its physical design. Distances between nodes, physical interconnections, transmission rates, and/ or signal types may differ between two networks, yet their topologies may be identical. The study of network topology recognizes eight basic topologies: Point-to-point, Bus, Star, Ring or circular, Mesh, Tree, Hybrid, Daisy chain." [Network topology. Wikipedia]
The computer network topologies diagram example was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Network topologies
Network topologies, switch, desktop PC, cloud, bus,
The vector stencils library "Logical network diagram" contains 16 icon symbols.
Use these shapes for drawing logical computer network topology diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The clipart example "Design elements - Logical network diagram" is included in the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Logical network topology symbols
Logical network topology symbols, unknown, tree, shared admin, service, server, root, printer, network, neighborhood, information, group, file, domain, disk, directory, NDS container,

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The vector stencils library "Cisco LAN" contains 23 symbols of local area network devices and equipment for drawing Cisco LAN diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"Network topology describes the layout of interconnections between devices and network segments. At the Data Link Layer and Physical Layer, a wide variety of LAN topologies have been used, including ring, bus, mesh and star, but the most common LAN topology in use today is switched Ethernet. At the higher layers, the Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) has become the standard, replacing NetBEUI, IPX/ SPX, AppleTalk and others.
Simple LANs generally consist of one or more switches. A switch can be connected to a router, cable modem, or ADSL modem for Internet access. Complex LANs are characterized by their use of redundant links with switches using the spanning tree protocol to prevent loops, their ability to manage differing traffic types via quality of service (QoS), and to segregate traffic with VLANs. A LAN can include a wide variety of network devices such as switches, firewalls, routers, load balancers, and sensors.
LANs can maintain connections with other LANs via leased lines, leased services, or the Internet using virtual private network technologies. Depending on how the connections are established and secured in a LAN, and the distance involved, a LAN may also be classified as a metropolitan area network (MAN) or a wide area network (WAN)." [Local area network. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Cisco LAN" is included in the Cisco Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Cisco LAN symbols
Cisco LAN symbols, workstation, terminal, supercomputer, repeater, printer, monitor, mini VAX, VAX, VSM, DECnet, laptop, general appliance, intelligence engine 2100 series, file server, application server, Web server, www server, Web cluster, Web browser, Sun workstation , PDA, PC, Macintosh, LAN2LAN, LAN to LAN, HP Mini, ATM fast gigabit etherswitch,

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The design elements library "Cable TV" contains 64 symbols of CATV network equipment.
"Cable television is a system of distributing television programs to subscribers via radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted through coaxial cables or light pulses through fiber-optic cables. This contrasts with traditional broadcast television (terrestrial television) in which the television signal is transmitted over the air by radio waves and received by a television antenna attached to the television. FM radio programming, high-speed Internet, telephone service, and similar non-television services may also be provided through these cables.
The abbreviation CATV is often used for cable television." [Cable television. Wikipedia]
Use the shapes library "Cable TV" to draw CATV system design floor plans, network topology diagrams, wiring diagrams and cabling layout schemes using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Cable TV" is included in the Electric and Telecom Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Cable TV symbols
Cable TV symbols, wavelength multiplexer, wavelength demultiplexer, vault handheld, variable equalizer, tree guy, anchor, tensioned messenger wire, telephone pole, supporting structures, strut, splitter, slack span messenger wire, sidewalk down guy, anchor, sidewalk down guy, secondary hub, rock guy, anchor, riser pole, push brace, pole, proposed CATV pole, primary hub, power supply, power pole, pole-to-pole guy, pedestal, underground routing, output directional tap, optical transmitter, optical splitter, optical splice location, optical node, optical fiber cable, optical connector, optical amplifier, node, manhole, line terminations, joint usage pole, joint use pole, transformer, joint usage pole, joint use pole, power, telephone, headend, signal processing, ground, fixed flat attenuators, fixed equalizer, extension arm, duct line, underground routing, down guy, anchor, down guy, directional tap, direct buried underground routing, coaxial splice, cable AC power combiner, built CATV pole, building guy, anchor, bond, AC, power block,
The vector stencils library "Computers and network isometric" contains 56 3D icon symbols of computer and network devices.
Use these equipment shapes for drawing diagrams of computer and telecommunication networks, LAN, MAN and WAN architecture, physical and logical topology, wiring schematic and cabling layout plans.
This clipart library for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
3D Computers and network icons
3D Computers and network icons, woman, wireless security camera, camera, wireless router, wireless network storage, wireless access point, webcam, truck, tree, tower block, high-rise building, television antenna, server, satellite dishes on ship, ship, satellite dish, satellite antenna, satellite, router, radio waves, radio tower, wireless cell tower, printer, plotter, personal computer, PC, office building, network switch, network device, mountain, mobile phone, cellular phone, mobile GPS terminal, man, laptop computer, notebook, in-vehicle satellite telecommunication, in-vehicle station, house, honeycomb, globe, Internet, firewall, feature phone, mobile phone, cellular phone, fax, conifer tree, fir-tree, communications satellite, car, call-center, base station , automatic-tracking satellite dish, airplane, VoIP phone, Internet, GPS phone, DDCS, Distributed Data Communications Server, 4U server, 3U server, 2U server, 2U hub switch, 1U server, 1U hub switch,