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In a network, the computers need to be able to connect to each other
physically.Therefore, another important network property is how the
computers connect to each other, either directly or through a central device.
ONE-ON-ONE WIRED
NETWORK
also known as: Direct connection
(max. 2 PCs)
NOTE: Use a crossover Ethernet
cable to connect two computers
directly to each other.
WIRED NETWORK WITH
MORE THAN 2 PCs
Use a hub or switch to connect
more than 2 PCs to each other.
NOTE: Use straight-through Ethernet
cables to connect the computers to
the central device (hub/switch).
HOW TO INTERCONNECT
WIRED NETWORKS
Use a gateway router to connect
one network to another (e.g. to the
Internet, also known as WAN).
ONE-ON-ONE WIRELESS
NETWORK
also known as: Ad Hoc / Peer-to-
Peer
WIRELESS NETWORK WITH
MORE THAN 2 PCs
also known as: Ad Hoc /
Peer-to-Peer
The wireless medium forms a hub in
and of itself. No hardware hub is
needed.
CONNECTING WIRELESS TO
WIRED NETWORKS
also known as: Infrastructure /
Access Point
Use a wireless base station.
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