3. Application Overview
This application is combination of two networks built through the
technique of star topologies
Star Topology
o A star network features a
central connection point
called a "hub“/ ”switch”.
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4. Application Overview
Builting a Star Network
o There is a single main server in network which operates all working
of network.
o All peripheral devices in network was connected to server directly.
o Data transmission and communication between one or more nodes
was handled and control by main server.
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5. Application Overview
Devices used in this Network
o Router:
Physical devices that join multiple networks together.
o Switch:
A device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments
o PCs:
o A single personal computer connected in network.
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8. Application Preview
o After drag n drop of devices we connected them through the copper straight
wire.
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9. Application Preview
o All devices must be connected through the FastEthernet connection.
o After connecting we configure devices by assining IPs to PCs and routers.
o There must be same IP of Gateway for PCs as the IP of the network router.
o Switch is providing the way of connecting these PCs to the main router.
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