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The vector stencils library "Cisco switches and hubs" contains 26 symbols for drawing computer network diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"A network switch (sometimes known as a switching hub) is a computer networking device that is used to connect many devices together on a computer network. A switch is considered more advanced than a hub because a switch will only send a message to the device that needs or requests it, rather than broadcasting the same message out of each of its ports.
A switch is a multi-port network bridge that processes and forwards data at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI model. Some switches have additional features, including the ability to route packets. These switches are commonly known as layer-3 or multilayer switches. Switches exist for various types of networks including Fibre Channel, Asynchronous Transfer Mode, InfiniBand, Ethernet and others." [Network switch. Wikipedia]
"An Ethernet hub, active hub, network hub, repeater hub, multiport repeater or hub is a device for connecting multiple Ethernet devices together and making them act as a single network segment. It has multiple input/ output (I/ O) ports, in which a signal introduced at the input of any port appears at the output of every port except the original incoming. A hub works at the physical layer (layer 1) of the OSI model. The device is a form of multiport repeater. Repeater hubs also participate in collision detection, forwarding a jam signal to all ports if it detects a collision.
Some hubs may also come with a BNC and/ or Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) connector to allow connection to legacy 10BASE2 or 10BASE5 network segments." [Ethernet hub. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Cisco switches and hubs" is included in the Cisco Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Cisco switches and hubs symbols
Cisco switches and hubs symbols, workgroup switch, voice-enabled workgroup switch, voice switch, voice-enabled ATM switch, virtual layer switch, small hub, server switch, program switch, multilayer switch, layer 3 switch, multilayer switch with Si, multilayer remote switch, multifabric server switch, long reach CPE, layer 2 remote switch, data center switch, service module, content switch, content service switch 1100, access gateway, MGX 8000 multi service switch, LAN2LAN switch, ISDN switch, IP DSL switch, Cisco hub, ATM switch, 100BaseT hub,

Star Network Topology

Star is a basic computer network topology in which all nodes (computers and peripheral devices) of the network are connected to the central hub or switch with a point-to-point connection, forming a physical network segment. Such network segment can function separately or as a part of complex network topology. The switch is a server, the peripherals are the clients. The large workload and functions of network management are entrusted on the central computer, all information exchange goes through it, so it must to be obligatory the most powerful. The star network topology is a simple topology for design and implementation. Its advantages are high performance, flexible administration capabilities, simplicity of adding additional nodes and search of faults, the fact that a failure of one workstation doesn't affect the work of entire network. But the failure of central hub will result the failure of whole network or network segment - it's the main disadvantage. Use the ConceptDraw DIAGRAM with Computer and Networks solution to designing Star Network Topology Diagrams fast and easy.
Create Network Topology Diagram
Create Network Topology Diagram
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 "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 WAN" contains 15 symbols of wide area network (WAN) devices and equipment for drawing Cisco WAN diagrams.
"A wide area network (WAN) is a network that covers a broad area (i.e., any telecommunications network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries) using leased telecommunication lines. Business and government entities utilize WANs to relay data among employees, clients, buyers, and suppliers from various geographical locations. ...
Related terms for other types of networks are personal area networks (PANs), local area networks (LANs), campus area networks (CANs), or metropolitan area networks (MANs) which are usually limited to a room, building, campus or specific metropolitan area (e.g., a city) respectively.
... it may be best to view WANs as computer networking technologies used to transmit data over long distances, and between different LANs, MANs and other localised computer networking architectures. ...
WANs are often built using leased lines. At each end of the leased line, a router connects the LAN on one side with a second router within the LAN on the other. Leased lines can be very expensive. Instead of using leased lines, WANs can also be built using less costly circuit switching or packet switching methods. Network protocols including TCP/ IP deliver transport and addressing functions. Protocols including Packet over SONET/ SDH, MPLS, ATM and Frame relay are often used by service providers to deliver the links that are used in WANs." [Wide area network. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Cisco WAN - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Cisco Network Diagrams solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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CSU/DSU
CSU/DSU , CSU, DSU ,
WAN
WAN, WAN,
MUX
MUX, MUX,
PBX switch
PBX switch , PBX switch ,
Hub
Hub, hub,
Hub, blue
Hub, blue, hub,
NAT
NAT, NAT,
Network cloud, dark
Network cloud, dark, network cloud,
Network cloud, gold
Network cloud, gold, network cloud,
Network cloud, white
Network cloud, white, cloud,
Network cloud, standard color
Network cloud, standard color, cloud,
Distributed director
Distributed director, distributed director,
Local director
Local director, local director ,
PBX
PBX, PBX,
DPT
DPT, DPT,
The vector stencils library "Wireless networks" contains 82 icon symbols for drawing wireless computer network diagrams and equipment layout plans.
"A wireless network is any type of computer network that uses wireless data connections for connecting network nodes.
Wireless networking is a method by which homes, telecommunications networks and enterprise (business) installations avoid the costly process of introducing cables into a building, or as a connection between various equipment locations.
Wireless telecommunications networks are generally implemented and administered using radio communication. This implementation takes place at the physical level (layer) of the OSI model network structure.
Examples of wireless networks include cell phone networks, Wi-Fi local networks and terrestrial microwave networks." [Wireless network. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Wireless networks - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Wireless Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Building 1
Building 1, building,
Building 4
Building 4, building,
Coverage (Blue)
Coverage (Blue), coverage,
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity, wireless connectivity,
Network Cloud
Network Cloud, network cloud,
Cloud
Cloud, cloud,
Wi-Fi Access
Wi-Fi Access, Wi-Fi access,
Tree
Tree, tree,
Computer
Computer, computer,
Laptop Computer
Laptop Computer, laptop computer, notebook,
Server
Server, server,
Wireless Network Storage
Wireless Network Storage, wireless network storage,
Router
Router, router,
Wireless Router
Wireless Router, wireless router,
Switch
Switch, switch,
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Access Point, wireless access point,
1U Hub Switch
1U Hub Switch, hub, switch, Ethernet,
2U Hub Switch
2U Hub Switch, hub, switch, Ethernet,
1U Server
1U Server, server,
2U Server
2U Server, server,
3U Server
3U Server, server,
4U Server
4U Server, server,
Outdoor Access Point
Outdoor Access Point, outdoor access point,
Indoor Access Point
Indoor Access Point, indoor access point,
Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Point
Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Point, outdoor Wi-Fi access point,
Access Point
Access Point, access point, bridge, repeater,
Outdoor Mesh Node
Outdoor Mesh Node, outdoor mesh node,
Outdoor Mesh Node
Outdoor Mesh Node, outdoor mesh node,
Outdoor Access Node
Outdoor Access Node, outdoor access node,
Outdoor Access Node
Outdoor Access Node, outdoor access node,
Base Station
Base Station, base station,
Cellular Phone
Cellular Phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Outdoor Mesh Node
Outdoor Mesh Node, outdoor mesh node,
Active Directory Server
Active Directory Server, Active Directory Server,
Smart WLAN Controller
Smart WLAN Controller, Smart WLAN controller, wireless services gateway,
Smart WLAN Controller
Smart WLAN Controller, Smart WLAN controller, wireless services gateway,
Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
Smart Wi-Fi Access Point, Smart Wi-Fi access point,
Indoor Wi-Fi Access Point
Indoor Wi-Fi Access Point, indoor Wi-Fi access point,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,
Coverage (Yellow)
Coverage (Yellow), coverage,
Coverage (O-Shaped)
Coverage (O-Shaped), coverage,
Outdoor Mesh Node
Outdoor Mesh Node, outdoor mesh node,

Cisco Network Templates

Cisco is a huge multinational company that develops and sells worldwide the]network equipment, mainly for large organizations and telecommunication companies. So, it has large number of enterprise clients in a corporate environment. Therefore many network engineers often draw the Network diagrams for Cisco hardware and are needed in a powerful vector drawing software. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is ideal for this goal, enhanced with professional Cisco Network Diagrams solution from Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park it offers a wide variety of vector design objects libraries, samples and also large set of Cisco network templates. The use of templates is the easiest and time-saving way of drawing professional-looking diagrams and schematics. Use them to design Cisco Network Topologies, Cisco Network Diagrams, Cisco ISG Topology Diagrams, Cisco Express Forwarding Diagrams, Rack Diagrams, Network Organization Charts, Wireless Computer Network Diagrams, Vehicular Network Diagrams, and many other types of diagrams without efforts.

Network Glossary Definition

The network glossary contains a complete list of network, computer-related and technical terms in alphabetic order, explanations and definitions for them, among them there are words well known for you and also specific, rare-used, uncommon or newly introduced terms. This specialized glossary, also known as a vocabulary, is the best in its field and covers in details the various aspects of computer network technologies. This glossary was developed by specialists using the practical experience and many useful sources to help the ConceptDraw users in their work, you can read and learn it from the screen on-line or print, it can be also used as a perfect educational guide or tutorial. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM software extended with Computer and Networks solution is easy to draw various types of Network diagrams, Network topology diagrams, Computer networking schematics, Network maps, Cisco network topology, Computer network architecture, Wireless networks, Vehicular networks, Rack diagrams, Logical, Physical, Cable networks, etc. Desktop ConceptDraw DIAGRAM Software is a good Visio for Mac Os X replacement. It gives you rich productivity and quality of the produced diagrams.
How to Draw a Computer Network
How to Draw a Computer Network

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The solutions from Computer and Networks Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park collect samples, templates and vector stencils libraries for drawing computer and network diagrams, schemes and technical drawings.