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"In computer networks, networked computing devices pass data to each other along data connections. The connections (network links) between nodes are established using either cable media or wireless media. ...
Network computer devices that originate, route and terminate the data are called network nodes. Nodes can include hosts such as personal computers, phones, servers as well as networking hardware. ...
Network links.
The communication media used to link devices to form a computer network include electrical cable (HomePNA, power line communication, G.hn), optical fiber (fiber-optic communication), and radio waves (wireless networking). In the OSI model, these are defined at layers 1 and 2 - the physical layer and the data link layer.
A widely adopted family of communication media used in local area network (LAN) technology is collectively known as Ethernet. The media and protocol standards that enable communication between networked devices over Ethernet are defined by IEEE 802.3. Ethernet transmit data over both copper and fiber cables. Wireless LAN standards (e.g. those defined by IEEE 802.11) use radio waves, or others use infrared signals as a transmission medium. Power line communication uses a building's power cabling to transmit data. ...
Network nodes.
Apart from the physical communications media described above, networks comprise additional basic system building blocks, such as network interface controller (NICs), repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers, modems, and firewalls." [Computer network. Wikipedia]
The network equipment and cabling layout floorplan template for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the Network Layout Floor Plans solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
LAN equipment and cabling layout floorplan template
LAN equipment and cabling layout floorplan template, window, wall, single outlet, router, rack mount, duplex outlet, door, PC,

How To use House Electrical Plan Software

How we can conduct the electricity at house correctly without a plan? It is impossible. The House electrical diagram depicts locations of switches, outlets, dimmers and lights, and lets understand how you will connect them. But design of House Electrical Plan looks a complex task at a glance, which requires a lot of tools and special experience. But now all is simple with all-inclusive floor plan software - ConceptDraw PRO. As a house electrical plan software, the ConceptDraw PRO contains libraries with a large range of professional lighting and electrical symbols, ready-to-use electrical plans samples and examples, and built-in templates for creating great-looking Home floor electrical plans. It is a fastest way to draw Electrical circuit diagrams, Electrical wiring and Circuit schematics, Digital circuits, Electrical equipment, House electrical plans, Satellite television, Cable television, Home cinema, Closed-circuit television when are used the tools of Electric and Telecom Plans Solution from ConceptDraw Solution Park. Files created in Visio for Mac app can be easily imported to ConceptDraw PRO. Also you may import stencils and even libraries. Try for free an alternative to Visio that Apple users recommend.
Create an Electrical Diagram
Create an Electrical Diagram

Local area network (LAN). Computer and Network Examples

Local Area Network (LAN) is a network which consists of computers and peripheral devices connected each other and to the local domain server, and covers a little territory or small number of buildings, such as home, school, laboratory, office, etc. LAN serves for few hundreds of users. It includes many cables and wires, and demands to design previously a Network diagram. All local area network devices can use the shared printers and disk storage. ConceptDraw PRO is a perfect network diagramming software with examples of LAN Diagrams, templates and predesigned vector objects. ConceptDraw PRO is the ideal choice for network engineers and network designers who need to draw fast and easy Local Area Network Diagrams, for IT specialists, developers and other IT professionals which need to visualize the communication schemes of LAN and visually document the LAN's physical structure and arrangement in houses, offices and other buildings. Ready-to-use vector objects from Computer Network Diagrams solution will help you design LAN diagrams in minutes.
How to Draw a Computer Network
How to Draw a Computer Network
The vector stencils library "Network layout floorplan" contain 34 symbol icons for drawing computer network floor plans, communication equipment layouts, and structured cabling diagrams.
"Structured cabling is building or campus telecommunications cabling infrastructure that consists of a number of standardized smaller elements (hence structured) called subsystems. ...
Structured cabling design and installation is governed by a set of standards that specify wiring data centers, offices, and apartment buildings for data or voice communications using various kinds of cable, most commonly category 5e (CAT-5e), category 6 (CAT-6), and fibre optic cabling and modular connectors. These standards define how to lay the cabling in various topologies in order to meet the needs of the customer, typically using a central patch panel (which is normally 19 inch rack-mounted), from where each modular connection can be used as needed. Each outlet is then patched into a network switch (normally also rack-mounted) for network use or into an IP or PBX (private branch exchange) telephone system patch panel." [Structured cabling. Wikipedia]
The design elements example "Network layout floorplan - Vector stencils library" 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.
PC
PC, PC,
Scanner
Scanner, scanner,
Switch
Switch, switch,
Router
Router, router,
Modem
Modem, modem,
Hub
Hub, hub,
Rack Mount
Rack Mount, rack mount,
Printer
Printer, printer,
Floor Mounted Outlet
Floor Mounted Outlet, floor mounted outlet,
Single Outlet
Single Outlet, single outlet,
Duplex Outlet
Duplex Outlet, duplex outlet,
Direct bus cable
Direct bus cable, bus cable,
Tops or bottoms bus cable
Tops or bottoms bus cable,
Side to side bus cable
Side to side bus cable, bus cable,
Multi-tree bus cable
Multi-tree bus cable, bus cable,
Bottom to side bus cable
Bottom to side bus cable, bus cable,
Sides bus cable
Sides bus cable, bus cable,
Door
Door, door,
Door, threshold
Door, threshold, door,
Door, stop
Door, stop, door,
Door, stop, threshold
Door, stop, threshold, door,
Door, frame
Door, frame, door,
Door, frame, threshold
Door, frame, threshold, door,
Door, frame, stop
Door, frame, stop, door,
Door, frame, stop, threshold
Door, frame, stop, threshold, door,
Window
Window, window,
Window, sill
Window, sill, window,
Window, sash
Window, sash, window,
Window, sash, sill
Window, sash, sill, window,
Window, frame
Window, frame, window,
Window, frame, sill
Window, frame, sill, window,
Window, frame, sash
Window, frame, sash, window,
Window, frame, sash, sill
Window, frame, sash, sill, window,

Electrical Drawing Software and Electrical Symbols

Any electrical device could not be created without electrical diagram, wiring also cannot be laid without pre-designed and approved scheme or plan. Electrical drawing is a type of technical drawing that depicts scheme of some electrical device and includes the information about power, lighting, etc. Electrical plan designed for architectural or engineering project visually displays location of electrical devices and connections. ConceptDraw PRO is ideal electrical software for construction professional-looking Electrical Circuits, Electrical Schematics, Electrical Layouts, Electrical Wiring, Automotive Wiring, Cabling Layout Diagrams, Circuits and Logic Schematics, Logic Gate Diagrams, Digital Circuits, Parallel Circuits, Blue Prints with help of 926 standard electrical symbols offered by 26 libraries of Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area for ConceptDraw PRO. It makes drawing Electrical diagrams very easy even for beginners, and also extends your work with various export methods.

Network Topologies

Network topology is a topological structure of computer network, which can be physical or logical. The physical topology depicts location of different computer network elements such as computers, cables and other devices. The logical topology visually displays network dataflows from one device to another. Sometimes network logical and physical topologies can be the same. ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is powerful for drawing network maps and network topologies diagrams of any kinds and complexity thanks to the Computer Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area. ConceptDraw STORE proposes collection of network icons libraries and a lot of Network Topology Diagram examples, samples and templates which were created at ConceptDraw PRO software specially for Computer Network Diagrams solution. There are six basic types of the network topologies: Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh, Tree, Fully Connected. You can fast and easy design professional-looking diagram for each of them using the ConceptDraw PRO tools. There are plenty of web Visio-like diagramming software available. Web based diagrams software can be powerful, but sometimes it is essential to have desktop software. One of the most advanced diagrams tools like Visio for Mac OS is ConceptDraw PRO app.
Create Network Topology Diagram
Create Network Topology Diagram

Wiring Diagrams with ConceptDraw PRO

A Wiring Diagram is a comprehensive schematic that depicts the electrical circuit system, shows all the connectors, wiring, signal connections (buses), terminal boards between electrical or electronic components and devices of the circuit. Wiring Diagram illustrates how the components are connected electrically and identifies the wires by colour coding or wire numbers. These diagrams are necessary and obligatory for identifying and fixing faults of electrical or electronic circuits, and their elimination. For designing Wiring Diagrams are used the standardized symbols representing electrical components and devices. ConceptDraw Solution Park offers the Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area with 26 libraries of graphics design elements and electrical schematic symbols for easy drawing various Wiring Diagrams, Electrical Circuit and Wiring Blueprints, Electrical and Telecom schematics of any complexity, Electrical Engineering Diagrams, Power Systems Diagrams, Repair Diagrams, Maintenance Schemes, etc. in ConceptDraw PRO software.

Electrical Symbols, Electrical Diagram Symbols

When drawing Electrical Schematics, Electrical Circuit Diagrams, Power Systems Diagrams, Circuit and Wiring Diagrams, Digital and Analog Logic Schemes, you will obligatory need the electrical symbols and pictograms to represent various electrical and electronic devices, such as resistors, wires, transistors, inductors, batteries, switches, lamps, readouts, amplifiers, repeaters, relays, transmission paths, semiconductors, generators, and many more. Today these symbols are internationally standardized, so the diagrams designed using them are recognizable and comprehensible by specialists from different countries. Electrical Engineering Solution included to ConceptDraw Solution Park provides 26 libraries with 926 commonly used electrical schematic and electrical engineering symbols making the reality the easy drawing of Electrical diagrams, schematics and blueprints. Now you need only a few minutes to create great-looking Electrical diagram, simply choose required electrical design elements from the libraries, drag them on the needed places at the document and connect in a suitable way.
"Physical topology refers to the placement of the network's various components, including device location and cable installation...
The shape of the cabling layout used to link devices is called the physical topology of the network. This refers to the layout of cabling, the locations of nodes, and the interconnections between the nodes and the cabling. The physical topology of a network is determined by the capabilities of the network access devices and media, the level of control or fault tolerance desired, and the cost associated with cabling or telecommunications circuits." [Network topology. Wikipedia]
This physical LAN diagram example 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.
LAN physical topology
LAN physical topology, server, modem, laptop computer, inkjet printer, iMac G5, iBook G4, hub, desktop PC,

Network Diagram Software LAN Network Diagrams & Diagrams for LAN Physical Office Network Diagrams

Physical LAN Diagrams illustrate the communication schemes of Local Area Networks, the physical network connection of computers and networks arrangement on the small areas - at homes, offices, and other buildings. ConceptDraw PRO is a perfect network diagramming software with samples and examples of WAN and LAN Diagrams, templates and collection of network components libraries. Computer Network Diagrams Solution for ConceptDraw PRO Mac and Windows is ideal for IT professionals, network engineers and network designers who need to visualize network architecture, to document LANs physical structure and arrangement, to draw Local Area Network (LAN) diagrams and schematics, WAN diagrams, physical office network diagrams and topologies, wiring drawings, etc. You can design all them easy using the predesigned vector objects of computers and computer network devices, hardware devices, peripheral devices, external digital devices, internet and logical symbols, and many other stencils from the Computer Network Diagrams libraries. ConceptDraw PRO offers a powerful and easy-to-use solution for those who looking for a Visio alternative for Mac. It is a world-class diagramming platform with dynamic presentation power.
How to Draw a Computer Network
How to Draw a Computer Network
"Physical topology refers to the placement of the network's various components, including device location and cable installation...
The shape of the cabling layout used to link devices is called the physical topology of the network. This refers to the layout of cabling, the locations of nodes, and the interconnections between the nodes and the cabling. The physical topology of a network is determined by the capabilities of the network access devices and media, the level of control or fault tolerance desired, and the cost associated with cabling or telecommunications circuits." [Network topology. Wikipedia]
The LAN cabling layout floorplan example "Local network physical topology floor plan" 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.
LAN cabling layout floorplan
LAN cabling layout floorplan, window, wall, single outlet, rack mount, duplex outlet, door, bus cable,

network layout, network floor plan, network visualization, network topologies, network topology mapper Network Layout Floor Plans

network layout, network floor plan, network visualization, network topologies, network topology mapper
Network Layout Floor Plans solution extends ConceptDraw PRO software functionality with powerful tools for quick and efficient documentation the network equipment and displaying its location on the professionally designed Network Layout Floor Plans. Never before creation of Network Layout Floor Plans, Network Communication Plans, Network Topologies Plans and Network Topology Maps was not so easy, convenient and fast as with predesigned templates, samples, examples and comprehensive set of vector design elements included to the Network Layout Floor Plans solution. All listed types of plans will be a good support for the future correct cabling and installation of network equipment.
"The Ethernet physical layer is the physical layer component of the Ethernet family of computer network standards.
The Ethernet physical layer evolved over a considerable time span and encompasses quite a few physical media interfaces and several magnitudes of speed. The speed ranges from 1 Mbit/ s to 100 Gbit/ s, while the physical medium can range from bulky coaxial cable to twisted pair and optical fiber. In general, network protocol stack software will work similarly on all physical layers.
10-gigabit Ethernet was already used in both enterprise and carrier networks by 2007, with 40 Gbit/ s and 100 Gbit/ s Ethernet ratified. ...
Many Ethernet adapters and switch ports support multiple speeds, using autonegotiation to set the speed and duplex for the best values supported by both connected devices. If auto-negotiation fails, a multiple-speed device will sense the speed used by its partner, but will assume half-duplex. A 10/ 100 Ethernet port supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. A 10/ 100/ 1000 Ethernet port supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T." [Ethernet physical layer. Wikipedia]
The LAN equipment and cabling layout floorplan example "Ethernet local area network layout floor plan" 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.
Ethernet LAN layout floorplan
Ethernet LAN layout floorplan, window, wall, single outlet, scanner, router, rack mount, printer, duplex outlet, door, bus cable, PC,
The design elements library "Cable TV" contains 64 symbols of CATV network equipment.
"Cable television is a system of distributing television programs to subscribers via radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted through coaxial cables or light pulses through fiber-optic cables. This contrasts with traditional broadcast television (terrestrial television) in which the television signal is transmitted over the air by radio waves and received by a television antenna attached to the television. FM radio programming, high-speed Internet, telephone service, and similar non-television services may also be provided through these cables.
The abbreviation CATV is often used for cable television." [Cable television. Wikipedia]
Use the shapes library "Cable TV" to draw CATV system design floor plans, network topology diagrams, wiring diagrams and cabling layout schemes using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Cable TV" is included in the Electric and Telecom Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Cable TV symbols
Cable TV symbols, wavelength multiplexer, wavelength demultiplexer, vault handheld, variable equalizer, tree guy, anchor, tensioned messenger wire, telephone pole, supporting structures, strut, splitter, slack span messenger wire, sidewalk down guy, anchor, sidewalk down guy, secondary hub, rock guy, anchor, riser pole, push brace, pole, proposed CATV pole, primary hub, power supply, power pole, pole-to-pole guy, pedestal, underground routing, output directional tap, optical transmitter, optical splitter, optical splice location, optical node, optical fiber cable, optical connector, optical amplifier, node, manhole, line terminations, joint usage pole, joint use pole, transformer, joint usage pole, joint use pole, power, telephone, headend, signal processing, ground, fixed flat attenuators, fixed equalizer, extension arm, duct line, underground routing, down guy, anchor, down guy, directional tap, direct buried underground routing, coaxial splice, cable AC power combiner, built CATV pole, building guy, anchor, bond, AC, power block,
The vector stencils library "Cable TV" contains 64 symbols of cable TV network equipment.
Use these shapes for drawing CATV system design floor plans, network topology diagrams, wiring diagrams and cabling layout schemes in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Cable TV" is included in the Electric and Telecom Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Output Directional Tap 1
Output Directional Tap 1, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 2
Output Directional Tap 2, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 3
Output Directional Tap 3, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 4
Output Directional Tap 4, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 5
Output Directional Tap 5, output directional tap,
2-way Splitter
2-way Splitter, splitter,
3-way Splitter
3-way Splitter, splitter,
4-way Splitter
4-way Splitter, splitter,
AC Power Block
AC Power Block, AC, power block,
Bond
Bond, bond,
Down Guy
Down Guy, down guy,
Building Guy and Anchor
Building Guy and Anchor, building guy, anchor,
Rock Guy with Anchor
Rock Guy with Anchor, rock guy, anchor,
Down Guy with Anchor
Down Guy with Anchor, down guy, anchor,
Pole-to-Pole Guy
Pole-to-Pole Guy, pole-to-pole guy,
Sidewalk Down Guy with Anchor
Sidewalk Down Guy with Anchor, sidewalk down guy, anchor,
Sidewalk Down Guy
Sidewalk Down Guy, sidewalk down guy,
Slack Span Messenger Wire
Slack Span Messenger Wire, slack span messenger wire,
Tensioned Messenger Wire w/out cable
Tensioned Messenger Wire w/out cable, tensioned messenger wire,
Tensioned Messenger Wire
Tensioned Messenger Wire, tensioned messenger wire,
Ground
Ground, ground,
Joint Usage (Power & Telephone Pole)
Joint Usage (Power & Telephone Pole), joint usage pole, joint use pole, power, telephone,
Joint Usgae Pole with Transformer
Joint Usgae Pole with Transformer, joint usage pole, joint use pole, transformer,
Strut
Strut, strut,
Tree Guy with Anchor
Tree Guy with Anchor, tree guy, anchor,
Push Brace (smaller pole in actual relative position)
Push Brace (smaller pole in actual relative position), push brace, pole,
Extension Arm
Extension Arm, extension arm,
Built CATV Pole
Built CATV Pole, built CATV pole,
Proposed CATV Pole
Proposed CATV Pole, proposed CATV pole,
Directional Tap 1
Directional Tap 1, directional tap,
Directional Tap 2
Directional Tap 2, directional tap,
Manhole
Manhole, manhole,
Telephone Pole
Telephone Pole, telephone pole,
Riser Pole
Riser Pole, riser pole,
Vault Handheld
Vault Handheld, vault handheld,
Fixed Equalizer
Fixed Equalizer, fixed equalizer,
Fixed Flat Attenuators
Fixed Flat Attenuators, fixed flat attenuators,
Other Supporting Structures
Other Supporting Structures, supporting structures,
Pedestal - Underground Routing
Pedestal - Underground Routing, pedestal, underground routing,
Power Pole
Power Pole, power pole,
Direct Buried Underground Routing
Direct Buried Underground Routing, direct buried underground routing,
Duct Line Underground Routing
Duct Line Underground Routing, duct line, underground routing,
Line Terminations
Line Terminations, line terminations,
2-Way Optical Splice Location
2-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
3-Way Optical Splice Location
3-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
4-Way Optical Splice Location
4-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
> 4-Way Optical Splice Location
> 4-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
Optical Amplifier
Optical Amplifier, optical amplifier,
Cable AC Power Combiner
Cable AC Power Combiner, cable AC power combiner,
Optical Fiber Cable
Optical Fiber Cable, optical fiber cable,
Optical Connector
Optical Connector, optical connector,
Wavelength Demultiplexer
Wavelength Demultiplexer, wavelength demultiplexer,
Wavelength Multiplexer
Wavelength Multiplexer, wavelength multiplexer,
Optical Transmitter
Optical Transmitter, optical transmitter,
Optical Transmitter
Optical Transmitter, optical transmitter,
Optical Node
Optical Node, optical node,
Optical Splitter
Optical Splitter, optical splitter,
Headend (Signal Processing)
Headend (Signal Processing), headend, signal processing,
Node
Node, node,
Primary Hub
Primary Hub, primary hub,
Secondary Hub
Secondary Hub, secondary hub,
Coaxial Splice
Coaxial Splice, coaxial splice,
Power Supply
Power Supply, power supply,
Variable Equalizer
Variable Equalizer, variable equalizer,