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Network Components

Network Components. T. Meredith 5460 – Summer 2014. Basic Components of a Computer Network. Hub/Switch Router Bridge Gateway Firewall Wireless Access Point (WAP).

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Network Components

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  1. Network Components T. Meredith 5460 – Summer 2014

  2. Basic Components of a Computer Network • Hub/Switch • Router • Bridge • Gateway • Firewall • Wireless Access Point (WAP) Not all components are used in every network environment – however, this presentation discusses all of them since any or all may be present in networks you will support…

  3. Hub • Transmits data from one port/device to all other devices connected to the hub • Operates on Layer 1 of OSI model • Rarely used today, replaced by switches • Price: NA/obsolete http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/4_port_netgear_ethernet_hub.jpg/300px-4_port_netgear_ethernet_hub.jpg Today, hubs are usually superseded by…

  4. Switch • Transmits data from one port/device to another port/device connected to the switch, correctly identified by MAC addresses, ATM, or MPLS; only sends data to correct port/device, unlike hub • Operates on Layer 2 of OSI model • Price: $25 - $3000 (as pictured, $825) http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/rack-mount-managed-ethernet-switches-66478-5577201.jpg Diagram of hub/switch placement in a network

  5. Hub vs. Switch - clarifying differences… http://content.answcdn.com/main/content/img/CDE/HUBSWIT.GIF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtTkW6pFxls

  6. Bridge • Does many of the same things as a switch, BUT does not use ATM or MPLS (MAC addressing only) • Typically connects two different parts of the same LAN • Price: $30 - $17,000 and up (as pictured, $100) http://www.foundvalue.com/upload/images/products/alindo_632837444737955000_linksys_wet11.jpg A bridge connecting two smaller groups of clients on a single LAN http://www.igcseict.info/theory/4/hware/files/stacks_image_7406_1.png

  7. Router • Transmits data packets between networks by using routing table to determine proper destination • May include switch, firewall, or other network functions all in one device • Price: $30 - $600 (as pictured, $62) http://www.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Linksys-Wireless-G-Router.jpg A simple network showing a router connecting a LAN to the Internet http://www.igcseict.info/theory/4/hware/files/stacks_image_7380_1.png

  8. Gateway • Similar functions as a router, but more complex since it can be used to connect two different networks (e.g., LAN and WAN/Internet) using different protocols (e.g., VoIP) • Can operate at any OSI layer • Cost: $40 - $17,000 and up (as pictured, $630) http://www.logicsupply.com/daq-ml250/# An example of a residential gateway on a simple home network http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Homenet.svg/310px-Homenet.svg.png

  9. Firewall • Protects a network by blocking unrecognized/unauthorized traffic from outside the LAN • Can be a physical device OR software running on a router or other computer • Price: $5/year minimum (software license), up to $2,000 Cisco rack-mountable devices (as pictured, $640) http://eandt.theiet.org/magazine/2013/08/images/640_cisco-asa-firewall.jpg The position of a firewall between a LAN and the Internet http://www.igcseict.info/theory/4/hware/files/stacks_image_7419_1.png

  10. Wireless Access Point (WAP) • Broadcasts a WiFi signal to allow wireless devices to connect to a wired network • Usually connected (wired) to a router, but some WAPs and routers are single integrated units • Price: $25 - $3,000 (as pictured, $1100) http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/wireless-access-points-waps-61398-3133227.jpg A wireless access point added to a network http://www.pcguidebook.com/images/usingaprintserver.gif

  11. Network Diagram Often integrated (or Gateway)

  12. References • Black, U. D., & Habraken, J. W. (2009). Sam’s teach yourself networking in 24 hours. Indianapolis, Ind: Sams. • All prices from: http://www.cdwg.com (accessed July 7, 2014) • All images/media credited in individual slides

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