| Now that you have a firm understanding of data flow through the OSI model, along with Layer 1 and 2 concepts and technologies, you are ready to start learning how to design networks.
Network design takes many
technologies into consideration (e.g. token-ring, FDDI, and Ethernet). For example, a Layer 1 LAN topology
must be developed, and the type of cable, and the physical (wiring) topology must be
determined.
In this chapter you
will learn how the network's physical and logical topologies should be
designed and documented. You will also learn to document brainstormed
ideas, problem solving matrices, and other notes used in making your
determinations. In addition, you will learn wiring closet
specifications used in LANs, as well as wiring and electrical
techniques used in network building.
| Note: In this
chapter, you may need to convert units of measurements. A
small utility to help you make the conversions is
available here.
You can access it from anywhere in this chapter via the
Index button below. |
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