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How to Draw a Computer Network Diagrams

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM enhanced with popular Computer Network Diagrams solution from Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park is a powerful vector graphics and computer network diagramming software. It includes templates, samples and 7 libraries with predesigned vector objects of computer network devices, computer peripheral devices, network hardware, external digital devices, internet symbols, logical symbols, to help IT professionals easily visualize network equipment, to draft and present computer and network installations. It assists create easy and even instantly Computer Network Diagrams of various types and complexity, design Wireless Network Schemes, Network Topologies Diagrams, Computer Network System Designs. The list of five the most popular practical applications of Computer Network Diagrams solution includes documentation, presentations, training, workflows, education. A represented video How to Draw a Computer Network Diagram will help to realize effectively your computer network design process.

Network diagrams with ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

Network diagram is effective tool for representing and description the network knots and connections between them in comprehensible graphic view, for studying and analysis them. The network administrators and engineers actively use Physical Network Diagrams and Logical Network Diagrams, which are both indispensable when developing and documenting new networks, and managing existing ones. Network diagrams let clearly represent the network configuration and structure, used protocols, addresses, and also names of network objects. Physical Network Diagrams depict the information about telecommunications data, servers, location of network equipment and number of network users. Logical Network Diagrams describe about logical network structure. It is useful to use the ready sets of network clipart, pictures and symbols for indication the network knots on a diagram, such as developed by professionals and offered in large quantity by Computer Network Diagrams solution from ConceptDraw Solution Park.
The vector stencils library "Computer network" contains 51 symbols of computer network devices and equipment for drawing computer network diagrams.
"Network Mapping Software.
A number of software tools exist to design computer network diagrams / or generate visual maps of networks, servers, storage, services, data centers, and other peripherals. Broadly, there are two types of software tools - those that help create diagrams manually and those that generate them using automated / semi-automated approaches.
Type of Software.
(1) Manual - allows users to design and draw logical and physical topology diagrams by manually placing icons and connections.
(2) Automated - generate topology diagrams / maps by traversing the network and automatically discovering resident devices or by importing network data." [Comparison of network diagram software. Wikipedia]
ConceptDraw PRO is the software for manual design of computer network diagrams. The solutions of the Computer and Networks area in ConceptDraw Solution Park extend ConceptDraw PRO with vector stencils libraries, templates and examples for creating the computer network diagrams.
The symbols example "Computer network - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer,
Desktop computer
Desktop computer, desktop PC,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,
Bus
Bus, bus,
Ethernet
Ethernet, Ethernet,
Star network
Star network, star,
FDDI Ring
FDDI Ring, FDDI ring,
Token-ring
Token-ring, Token-ring,
Comm-link
Comm-link, Comm-link,
Modem
Modem, modem,
Laser printer
Laser printer, laser printer,
Inkjet printer
Inkjet printer, inkjet printer,
Image scanner
Image scanner, scanner,
City
City, city,
Ethernet hub
Ethernet hub, hub,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
iPod Classic
iPod Classic, iPod Classic,
iPhone/ iPod Touch
iPhone/ iPod Touch, iPhone, iPod Touch,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID,
XServe
XServe, XServe,
Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple Thunderbolt Display, Apple display,
Data store
Data store, data,
Mac Pro
Mac Pro, Mac Pro,
iMac
iMac, iMac desktop,
RAID
RAID, RAID drive,
Mainframe
Mainframe, mainframe,
Rack-mountable server
Rack-mountable server, server,
Server
Server, server,
PDA
PDA, PDA,
Cloud
Cloud, cloud,
Computer monitor
Computer monitor, monitor,
Workstation
Workstation, workstation,
Router
Router, router,
IP Phone
IP Phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cell phone,
Smartphone
Smartphone, smartphone,
Compact Disk
Compact Disk, compact disk,
Mouse
Mouse, mouse,
Apple Wireless Mouse
Apple Wireless Mouse, Apple wireless mouse,
Computer keyboard
Computer keyboard, keyboard,
Apple Keyboard
Apple Keyboard, Apple keyboard,
Radio tower
Radio tower, radio tower,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
Webcam
Webcam, webcam,
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Extreme, AirPort Extreme,
Airport Express
Airport Express, Airport Express,
MacBook
MacBook, MacBook,
iPhone 4
iPhone 4, iPhone 4,
The vector stencils library "Network layout floorplan" contain 34 symbol icons for drawing computer network floor plans and communication equipment and cabling layouts.
"Networking hardware may also be known as network equipment or computer networking devices. Units which are the last receiver or generate data are called hosts or data terminal equipment.
All these terms refer to devices facilitating the use of a computer network. Specifically, they mediate data in a computer network. ...
Typically, networking hardware includes gateways, routers, network bridges, switches, hubs, and repeaters. But it also includes hybrid network devices such as multilayer switches, protocol converters, bridge routers, proxy servers, firewalls, network address translators, multiplexers, network interface controllers, wireless network interface controllers, modems, ISDN terminal adapters, line drivers, wireless access points, networking cables and other related hardware.
The most common kind of networking hardware today is a copper-based Ethernet adapter because of its standard inclusion on most modern computer systems. Wireless networking has, however, become increasingly popular, especially for portable and handheld devices.
Other hardware prevalent in computer networking includes data center equipment (such as file servers, database servers and storage areas), network services (such as DNS, DHCP, email, etc.) as well as devices which assure content delivery." [Networking hardware. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Network layout floorplan" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Network Layout Floor Plans solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Network layout floor plan symbols
Network layout floor plan symbols, window, wall, switch, single outlet, scanner, router, rack mount, printer, modem, hub, floor mounted outlet, duplex outlet, door, bus cable, PC,
The vector stencils library "Logical symbols" contains 49 logical symbols for drawing logical network topology diagrams.
"Logical topology, or signal topology, is the arrangement of devices on a computer network and how they communicate with one another. How devices are connected to the network through the actual cables that transmit data, or the physical structure of the network, is called the physical topology. Physical topology defines how the systems are physically connected. It represents the physical layout of the devices on the network. The logical topology defines how the systems communicate across the physical topologies.
Logical topologies are bound to network protocols and describe how data is moved across the network. ... EXAMPLE : twisted pair Ethernet is a logical bus topology in a physical star topology layout. While IBM's token ring is a logical ring topology, it is physically set up in star topology." [Logical topology. Wikipedia]
The icons example "Logical symbols - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Coaxial Line Tag
Coaxial  Line Tag, coaxial line tag,
Fiber Optic Line Tag
Fiber Optic Line Tag, fiber optic line tag,
Twisted Pair Line Tag
Twisted Pair Line Tag, twisted pair line tag,
SC2200 Signaling Controller
SC2200 Signaling Controller, SC2200 Signaling Controller,
Bridge
Bridge, bridge,
Network Management Appliance
Network Management Appliance, network management appliance,
Access Server (Communications Server)
Access Server (Communications Server), access server, communications server,
Terminal Server
Terminal Server, terminal server,
Web Browser
Web Browser , Web browser ,
Security Management, Cisco
Security Management, Cisco, security management, Cisco,
Lock and Key
Lock and Key, lock and key,
Lock
Lock, lock,
Key
Key, key,
Relational Database
Relational Database, relational database,
Host
Host, host,
CSU/DSU
CSU/DSU , CSU, DSU ,
WAN
WAN, WAN,
University
University , university ,
Government building
Government building , government building ,
Home Office
Home Office, home office,
Telecommuter House PC
Telecommuter House PC, telecommuter house PC,
Medium Building, Regular
Medium Building, Regular, building,
Headquarters, Subdued
Headquarters, Subdued, headquarters,
House, Regular
House, Regular, house,
Small Business
Small Business , small business ,
Network Connector
Network Connector,
Dynamic Connector
Dynamic Connector,
Line Connector
Line Connector,
Line-curve Connector
Line-curve Connector,
Bus
Bus, bus,
FDDI Ring
FDDI Ring, FDDI ring,
Peer-to-peer
Peer-to-peer, peer-to-peer,
Token-ring
Token-ring, Token-ring,
Star
Star, star,
Comm-link
Comm-link, Comm-Link,
Curved Bus
Curved Bus, curved bus,
Ethernet
Ethernet, Ethernet,
Cloud
Cloud,
Speaker
Speaker, speaker,
Microphone
Microphone , microphone ,
Router
Router, router,
ATM Router
ATM Router, ATM router,
ISDN Switch
ISDN Switch , ISDN switch ,
ATM Switch
ATM Switch , ATM switch ,
ATM/FastGB Etherswitch
ATM/FastGB Etherswitch, ATM GB Etherswitch, Fast GB Etherswitch,
Workgroup Switch
Workgroup Switch, workgroup switch,
Small Hub
Small Hub, small hub,
100BaseT Hub
100BaseT Hub , 100BaseT hub,
CDDI-FDDI
CDDI-FDDI , CDDI-FDDI ,
The vector stencils library "Cisco" contains 27 icons of Cisco telecommunication devices: wireless bridge, access point, antenna, wireless internet video camera, telepresence system, IP video phone, video conferencing system.
Use it for drawing computer network diagrams and equipment layouts.
"Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Jose, California, that designs, manufactures, and sells networking equipment. ... Cisco's products and services focus upon three market segments - Enterprise and Service Provider, Small Business and the Home." [Cisco Systems. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Cisco - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Telecommunication Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Cisco Aironet 1410 wireless bridge with antenna
Cisco Aironet 1410 wireless bridge with antenna, Cisco Aironet, wireless bridge, antenna,
Cisco Aironet 1300 series outdoor access point or bridge with antenna
Cisco Aironet 1300 series outdoor access point or bridge with antenna, Cisco Aironet, outdoor access point, bridge,
Cisco Aironet 1232 Access Point AP1200
Cisco Aironet 1232 Access Point AP1200,
Cisco Aironet 1200 AP access point.
Cisco Aironet 1200 AP access point., Cisco Aironet 1200 AP, access point,
Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1231G-A-K9 access point
Cisco Aironet AIR-AP1231G-A-K9 access point, Cisco Aironet, access point,
Cisco Aironet 1120 access point
Cisco Aironet 1120 access point, Cisco Aironet, access point,
Cisco Aironet AP antenna ANT1729
Cisco Aironet AP antenna ANT1729, Cisco Aironet, access point antenna,
Cisco Aitonet AP antenna ANT2012
Cisco Aitonet AP antenna ANT2012, Cisco Aironet, access point antenna,
Cisco Aironet network adaptor antenna
Cisco Aironet network adaptor antenna, Cisco Aironet, network adapter antenna,
Cisco WVC210 wireless video camera (front)
Cisco WVC210 wireless video camera (front), Cisco, wireless internet video camera,
Cisco WVC210 wireless video camera (bottom)
Cisco WVC210 wireless video camera (bottom), Cisco, wireless internet video camera,
Cisco TelePresence System 1100
Cisco TelePresence System 1100, Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System 1300-47 (front)
Cisco TelePresence System 1300-47 (front), Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System 1300-47 (Rear)
Cisco TelePresence System 1300-47 (Rear), Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System 1300-65 (front)
Cisco TelePresence System 1300-65 (front), Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System 3010
Cisco TelePresence System 3010, Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System 3210
Cisco TelePresence System 3210, Cisco, telepresence, Cisco CTS 3010,
Cisco IP Video Phone E20 (front)
Cisco IP Video Phone E20 (front), envelope, mail, Cisco, IP video phone,
Cisco TelePresence System 500-32 (front)
Cisco TelePresence System 500-32 (front), Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco EX60 Video Conferencing System (front)
Cisco EX60 Video Conferencing System (front), Cisco, video conferencing,
Cisco EX90 Video Conferencing System (Front)
Cisco EX90 Video Conferencing System (Front), Cisco, video conferencing,
Cisco TelePresence System 1000 MXP (Front)
Cisco TelePresence System 1000 MXP (Front), Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System 500-37 pedestal
Cisco TelePresence System 500-37 pedestal, Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System 500-37 wall
Cisco TelePresence System 500-37 wall, Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence 1700 MXP (front)
Cisco TelePresence 1700 MXP (front), Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System MX200 42-inch (front)
Cisco TelePresence System MX200 42-inch (front), Cisco, telepresence,
Cisco TelePresence System MX300 55-inch (front)
Cisco TelePresence System MX300 55-inch (front), Cisco, telepresence,

network topology diagram software, network icons, network diagram template, networking icons available, how to draw a network diagram Computer Network Diagrams

network topology diagram software, network icons, network diagram template, networking icons available, how to draw a network diagram
Computer Network Diagrams solution extends ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software with samples, templates and libraries of vector icons and objects of computer network devices and network components to help you create professional-looking Computer Network Diagrams, to plan simple home networks and complex computer network configurations for large buildings, to represent their schemes in a comprehensible graphical view, to document computer networks configurations, to depict the interactions between network's components, the used protocols and topologies, to represent physical and logical network structures, to compare visually different topologies and to depict their combinations, to represent in details the network structure with help of schemes, to study and analyze the network configurations, to communicate effectively to engineers, stakeholders and end-users, to track network working and troubleshoot, if necessary.
The vector stencils library "Network hardware" contains 27 clipart images and symbols of network equipment for drawing computer network diagrams.
"Networking hardware may also be known as network equipment or computer networking devices. Units which are the last receiver or generate data are called hosts or data terminal equipment.
All these terms refer to devices facilitating the use of a computer network. Specifically, they mediate data in a computer network. ...
Typically, networking hardware includes gateways, routers, network bridges, switches, hubs, and repeaters. But it also includes hybrid network devices such as multilayer switches, protocol converters, bridge routers, proxy servers, firewalls, network address translators, multiplexers, network interface controllers, wireless network interface controllers, modems, ISDN terminal adapters, line drivers, wireless access points, networking cables and other related hardware.
The most common kind of networking hardware today is a copper-based Ethernet adapter because of its standard inclusion on most modern computer systems. Wireless networking has, however, become increasingly popular, especially for portable and handheld devices.
Other hardware prevalent in computer networking includes data center equipment (such as file servers, database servers and storage areas), network services (such as DNS, DHCP, email, etc.) as well as devices which assure content delivery.
Taking a wider view, mobile phones, PDAs and even modern coffee machines may also be considered networking hardware. As technology advances and IP-based networks are integrated into building infrastructure and household utilities, network hardware will becomes an ambiguous term owing to the vastly increasing number of "network capable" endpoints." [Networking hardware. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Network hardware -Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Rack
Rack, rack,
Patch Panel 48
Patch Panel 48, Patch Panel,
Modem
Modem, modem,
Switch
Switch, switch,
Hub
Hub, hub,
Router
Router, router,
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Extreme, AirPort Extreme,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID,
Server
Server, server,
Server
Server, server,
RAID Drive
RAID Drive, RAID drive,
Patch bay
Patch bay, patch bay,
UPS
UPS, UPS,
Airport Express
Airport Express, Airport Express,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
ADSL modem
ADSL modem, ADSL modem,
Mac Pro
Mac Pro, Mac Pro,
Power Mac G5
Power Mac G5, Power Mac,
Power Mac G4 Cube
Power Mac G4 Cube, Power Mac,
XServe
XServe, XServe,
Patch Panel 24
Patch Panel 24, Patch Panel,
AirPort Extreme/ Time Capsule
AirPort Extreme/ Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule,
Switch (8 port)
Switch (8 port), switch, 8 port,
Switch (16 port)
Switch (16 port), switch, 16 port,
Switch (24 port)
Switch (24 port), switch, 24 port,
Switch (48 port)
Switch (48 port), switch, 48 port,
Patch Panel (24 port)
Patch Panel (24 port), Patch Panel, 24 port,
The vector stencils library "Motorola" contains 10 clipart images of Motorola telecom devices for drawing computer network diagrams and telecommunication equipment layouts.
"Motorola Solutions, Inc. is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider that succeeded Motorola Inc., following the spinoff of the mobile phones division into Motorola Mobility in 2011." [Motorola Solutions. Wikipedia]
"Motorola designed and sold wireless network infrastructure equipment such as cellular transmission base stations and signal amplifiers. Motorola's home and broadcast network products included set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and network equipment used to enable video broadcasting, computer telephony, and high-definition television. Its business and government customers consisted mainly of wireless voice and broadband systems (used to build private networks), and, public safety communications systems like Astro and Dimetra." [Motorola. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Motorola - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Telecommunication Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
MOTOwi4 PTP 58300 wireless bridge
MOTOwi4 PTP 58300 wireless bridge, Motorola MOTOwi4 PTP58300, Fixed Point-to-Point Wireless Ethernet Integrated Bridge, Complete Link. WB3146AA,
Canopy 9000SM subscriber module
Canopy 9000SM subscriber module , 9000SM, Subscriber Module,
Canopy 2400SM subscriber module
Canopy 2400SM subscriber module, 2400SM, Subscriber Module,
Canopy 2400BH backhaul module
Canopy 2400BH backhaul module, Motorola, 2400BH, Backhaul Module,
Canopy 5750AP Advantage access point module
Canopy 5750AP Advantage access point module, 9000AP, 5750AP, Advantage Access Point Module,
Canopy 9000SMC connectorized subscriber module
Canopy 9000SMC connectorized subscriber module, 9000SMC, Subscriber Module, Connectorized, External antenna,
Canopy wireless PTP 600 Ethernet bridge
Canopy wireless PTP 600 Ethernet bridge , Motorola Canopy Wireless PTP 600 Series, Ethernet Bridge ,
Canopy cluster management module
Canopy cluster management module, Motorola Canopy Systems, Continental Wireless,
Canopy 10 Mbps wireless backhaul
Canopy 10 Mbps wireless backhaul, Motorola Canopy, Wireless Backhaul,
Canopy 5700BHRF backhaul module
Canopy 5700BHRF backhaul module, 5700BHRF,  Backhaul Module, Reflector,

Cisco Network Design. Cisco icons, shapes, stencils, symbols and design elements

Cisco is the largest company, which specializes in the field of high technologies, develops and sells network equipment mainly for the large organizations and telecommunication companies. Cisco produces wide variety of devices and equipment, such as routers, switches, gateways, servers, network security devices (firewalls, VPN, IDs, etc.), ATM switches, cable modems and DSL equipment, access points Wi-Fi, products for IP telephony, etc. The first commercially successful multi-protocol router, which enabled for previously incompatible computers to communicate between themselves, is also developed by Cisco company. Cisco is a generally accepted standard, which uses globally recognized Cisco icons for all produced Cisco equipment. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software extended with Cisco Network Diagrams solution from Computer and Network area contains a lot of predesigned Cisco network design elements for professional drawing Cisco network diagrams, visualization computer network topologies, equipment connections and arrangement.