Network types and topologies: star, ring, bus, LAN and WAN

Star Network

Switch

has the advantage of preventing collisions between messages due to

Network

improves the performance of

Ethernet

allows to use

Crackers

can be damaged by

Host Computer

her resources are controlled by

Node

enhance of usefulness affected by

Bridge

larger area networks,when created, can join 2 devices through a

Ring Network

Type of network.

Can stop working due to the malfunctions of

Worm

can be shut down by

Protocol

must have an IP adress when a device is connected to it, following

Type of network

Connects too

Local area network

allows the creation of

formed by

client/server network

Gateways

Wide area network

through

can be connected to others

Virus

AntiVirus Software

can be infected with

Main highway

Backbone

formed by, for example

Routers

Wide application protocol

Provides

Trojan horse

Example:

virtual private network

can create

Bus network

type of network,

all devices are connected to a single line/wired

Topology

detects and destroys

Shapes and types of networks

Examples

infrared wireless transmission

through

firewall

is protected by

intranet

organizations private network

Extranet

Private intranet, mostly more for personnel

also provides

wireless USB