netasquad part 2 - 7*
Extended-star topolgy 6.5.1.1
... Star network topology is one of the eight types of network topology. It consists of a central hub which is connected to different computers for their network connections.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 6.6.1.1
....Develops standard for compure and elctronic industry. For example the IEEE 802 standard for local area networks.
hierarchical star topology 6.5.1.1
...A hierarchical or extended star topology is a star network with an additional networking device connected to the main networking device. Typically, a network cable connects to one switch, and then several other switches connect to the first switch. Larger networks, such as those of corporations or universities, use the hierarchical star topology.
hybrid topology 6.5.1.1
...A hybrid topology is a combination of two or more basic network topologies, such as a star-bus, or star-ring topology. The advantage of a hybrid topology is that it can be implemented for a number of different network environments.
logical topology 6.5.1.1
...A logical topology describes how the hosts access the medium and communicate on the network. The two most common types of logical topologies are broadcast and token passing. In a broadcast topology, a host broadcasts a message to all hosts on the same network segment. There is no order that hosts must follow to transmit data. Messages are sent on a First In, First Out (FIFO) basis.
physical topology 6.5.1.1
...A physical topology defines the way in which computers, printers, and other devices are connected to a network. The figure provides six physical topologies.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 6.6.1.1
...Defines computer standards. for example the open system Interconnection (OSI) model.
ring topology 6.5.1.1
...In a ring topology, hosts are connected in a physical ring or circle. Because the ring topology has no beginning or end, the cable is not terminated. A token travels around the ring stopping at each host. If a host wants to transmit data, the host adds the data and the destination address to the token. The token continues around the ring until it stops at the host with the destination address. The destination host takes the data out of the token.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 6.6.1.1
...Is the global organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies
backoff algorithm 6.5.1.3
...The formula built in to a contention-based local-area network device, such as an Ethernet NIC, that is used after collision by the media access controller to determine when to try again to get back on to the LAN.
mesh topology 6.5.1.1
...The mesh topology connects all devices to each other. When every device is connected to every other device, a failure of any cable or device along a connection does not affect the network. The mesh topology is used in WANs that interconnect LANs.
star topology 6.5.1.1
...The star topology has a central connection point, which is normally a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Each host on a network has a cable segment that attaches the host directly to the central connection point. The advantage of a star topology is that it is easy to troubleshoot. Each host is connected to the central device with its own wire. If there is a problem with that cable, only that host is affected. The rest of the network remains operational.
token 6.5.1.1
...Token passing controls network access by passing an electronic token sequentially to each host. If a host wants to transmit data, the host adds the data and a destination address to the token, which is a specially-formatted frame. The token then travels to another host with the destination address. The destination host takes the data out of the frame. If a host has no data to send, the token is passed to another host.
