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Metropolitan area networks (MAN). Computer and Network Examples

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a great computer network located on the large geographical area or region. It is a network bigger than Local Area Network (LAN), but territorially smaller than Wide Area Network (WAN), its diameter usually ranges from 5 to 50 kilometers. MAN usually includes several buildings or even the whole city (metropolis). It is based on high data rate compounds using the fiber channels and other digital data transmission channels. MAN includes a lot of communicating devices, for its construction are used multiple routers, switches and hubs. MAN can combine together several Local Area Networks or Campus Area Networks located in different buildings within a city and provides the Internet connectivity for them. Solutions included to Computer and Networks Area for ConceptDraw Solution Park are the real godsend for those who want design Computer Network Diagrams, and among others the Metropolitan Area Network Diagrams. They offer the libraries with ready-to-use vector design elements, professional-looking examples, samples and templates.

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 DIAGRAM 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 DIAGRAM 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 DIAGRAM 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 DIAGRAM app.
Create Network Topology Diagram
Create Network Topology Diagram
The vector stencils library "Cisco LAN" contains 23 symbols of local area network (LAN) devices and equipment for drawing Cisco LAN topology diagrams.
"Network topology describes the layout of interconnections between devices and network segments. At the Data Link Layer and Physical Layer, a wide variety of LAN topologies have been used, including ring, bus, mesh and star, but the most common LAN topology in use today is switched Ethernet. At the higher layers, the Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) has become the standard, replacing NetBEUI, IPX/ SPX, AppleTalk and others.
Simple LANs generally consist of one or more switches. A switch can be connected to a router, cable modem, or ADSL modem for Internet access. Complex LANs are characterized by their use of redundant links with switches using the spanning tree protocol to prevent loops, their ability to manage differing traffic types via quality of service (QoS), and to segregate traffic with VLANs. A LAN can include a wide variety of network devices such as switches, firewalls, routers, load balancers, and sensors.
LANs can maintain connections with other LANs via leased lines, leased services, or the Internet using virtual private network technologies. Depending on how the connections are established and secured in a LAN, and the distance involved, a LAN may also be classified as a metropolitan area network (MAN) or a wide area network (WAN)." [Local area network. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Cisco LAN - 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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Sun workstation
Sun workstation, Sun workstation ,
Workstation
Workstation, workstation,
PC
PC, PC,
Macintosh
Macintosh, Macintosh,
Terminal
Terminal, terminal,
Mini VAX
Mini VAX, mini VAX, VAX, VSM, DECnet,
Printer
Printer, printer,
Laptop
Laptop, laptop,
File server
File server, file server, application server,
Monitor
Monitor, monitor,
Web cluster
Web cluster, Web cluster,
ATM fast gigabit etherswitch
ATM fast gigabit etherswitch, ATM fast gigabit etherswitch,
HP Mini
HP Mini, HP Mini,
Supercomputer
Supercomputer, supercomputer,
LAN2LAN
LAN2LAN, LAN2LAN,
LAN to LAN
LAN to LAN, LAN to LAN,
Web server
Web server, Web server, www server,
Web browser
Web browser, Web browser,
Repeater
Repeater, repeater,
PDA
PDA, PDA,
General appliance
General appliance, general appliance, intelligence engine 2100 series,
PC, blue
PC, blue, PC,
Mini VAX, blue
Mini VAX, blue, mini VAX, VAX, VSM, DECnet,

Computer Network. Computer and Network Examples

A Computer Network is a telecommunication network containing the set of nodes (computer network devices, such as computers, phones, servers) and allows them exchange the data using the network links. There are many kinds of computer networks. The primary difference is their size, according to the scale they can be classified as: Local area network (LAN), Metropolitan area network (MAN), Global Area Network (GAN), Wide area network (WAN), Storage area network (SAN), Campus area network (CAN), Personal area network (PAN). Computer networks also differ by connection method according to the used hardware technology (Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Optical fiber, HomePNA, Power line communication), by functional relationships that exist between network elements (Client-server, Active Networking, Peer-to-peer), by network topology (Tree computer network, Bus network, Star network, Ring network, Mesh network, etc.). Solutions of Computer and Networks Area from ConceptDraw Solution Park contain powerful drawing tools for easy designing diagrams for any Computer Network from listed diversity.
The vector stencils library "Computers and network isometric" contains 56 3D clipart images of computer and network devices and equipment for drawing network diagrams.
The clip art example "Computers and network isometric - 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.
Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer, notebook,
DDCS
DDCS, DDCS, Distributed Data Communications Server,
Server
Server, server,
Webcam
Webcam, Web-camera,
Wireless Network Storage
Wireless Network Storage, wireless network storage,
Personal computer
Personal computer, PC,
VoIP phone
VoIP phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Plotter
Plotter, plotter,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Feature phone
Feature phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Printer
Printer, printer,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite antenna
Satellite antenna, satellite antenna,
Automatic-tracking satellite dish
Automatic-tracking satellite dish, satellite dish,
Wireless access point
Wireless access point, wireless access point,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Router
Router, router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
Network device
Network device, device,
Mobile GPS Terminal
Mobile GPS Terminal, mobile GPS terminal,
GPS phone
GPS phone, GPS phone,
Television antenna
Television antenna, antenna,
Radio tower
Radio tower, wireless cell tower,
Base station
Base station , base station ,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication, in-vehicle station,
Satellite dishes on ship
Satellite dishes on ship , ship,
Airplane
Airplane, airplane,
Internet
Internet, Internet,
Man
Man, man,
Woman
Woman, woman,
Call-center
Call-center, call-center,
Honeycomb
Honeycomb, honeycomb,
Mountain
Mountain, mountain,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Tower block
Tower block, high-rise building,
Office building
Office building, office building,
House
House, house,
House
House, house,
Globe
Globe, globe, Internet,
Wireless security camera
Wireless security camera, camera,
Truck
Truck, truck,
Tree
Tree, tree,
Conifer tree
Conifer tree, fir-tree,
1U hub / switch
1U hub / switch, 1U hub switch,
2U hub / switch
2U hub / switch, 2U hub switch,
1U server
1U server, 1U server,
2U Server
2U Server, 2U server,
3U Server
3U Server, 3U server,
4U Server
4U Server, 4U server,
Communications satellite
Communications satellite, satellite,
Car
Car, car,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,

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
The vector stencils library "Telecom" contains 20 telecommunication icons.
Use it to design your IT and telecom illustrations and infographics with ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Telecom" is included in the Computers and Communications solution from the Illustration area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Call center
Call center, call center, help center,
Support center
Support center, support center,
Hotline
Hotline, hotline,
Phone receiver
Phone receiver, phone receiver,
Digital phone
Digital phone, digital phone,
Cordless phone
Cordless phone, cordless phone,
Landline phone
Landline phone, telecommunication, landline phone,
Walkie Talkie
Walkie Talkie, walkie talkie,
Police radio
Police radio, police radio,
Aviation
Aviation, aviation,
Base station
Base station, base station,
Communication tower
Communication tower, communication tower, signal tower, wifi antenna,
Dish antenna
Dish antenna, dish antenna,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
Global communication
Global communication, global communication, network,
Broadcasting
Broadcasting, broadcasting,
Active PC
Active PC, active pc, select computer,
Antenna TV
Antenna TV, antenna tv,
Transportation
Transportation, transportation, bus,
Rocket
Rocket, rocket,
The vector stencils library "Telecommunication networks" contains 32 clipart images of telecommunication network devices and equipment for drawing telecom network diagrams.
"A telecommunications network is a collection of terminal nodes, links and any intermediate nodes which are connected so as to enable telecommunication between the terminals.
The transmission links connect the nodes together. The nodes use circuit switching, message switching or packet switching to pass the signal through the correct links and nodes to reach the correct destination terminal.
Each terminal in the network usually has a unique address so messages or connections can be routed to the correct recipients. The collection of addresses in the network is called the address space." [Telecommunications network. Wikipedia]
The clip art example "Telecommunication networks - 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.
Internet
Internet, Internet, cloud,
Globe
Globe, globe, Internet,
Base station
Base station, base station,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Communications satellite
Communications satellite, satellite,
Wireless cell tower
Wireless cell tower,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Cellular phone
Cellular phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Server
Server, server,
Laptop computer
Laptop computer, laptop computer, notebook,
Desktop computer
Desktop computer, PC,
Car
Car, car,
Satellite truck
Satellite truck, in-vehicle station,
House
House, house,
House
House, house,
Office building
Office building, office building,
Mountain
Mountain, mountain,
Tree
Tree, tree,
Tree
Tree, fir-tree, tree,
User
User, man, user,
Call-center
Call-center, call-center, call operator, woman,
Multi-storey
Multi-storey, building,
Antenna
Antenna, antenna,
Router
Router, router,
IP phone
IP phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Network cell
Network cell, network cell, cell, honeycomb,
IP Camera
IP Camera, camera,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Networking device
Networking device, device,
The vector stencils library "Computers and network isometric" contains 56 3D clipart images of computer and network devices and equipment for drawing network diagrams.
The clip art example "Computers and network isometric - 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.
Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer, notebook,
DDCS
DDCS, DDCS, Distributed Data Communications Server,
Server
Server, server,
Webcam
Webcam, Web-camera,
Wireless Network Storage
Wireless Network Storage, wireless network storage,
Personal computer
Personal computer, PC,
VoIP phone
VoIP phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Plotter
Plotter, plotter,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Feature phone
Feature phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Printer
Printer, printer,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite antenna
Satellite antenna, satellite antenna,
Automatic-tracking satellite dish
Automatic-tracking satellite dish, satellite dish,
Wireless access point
Wireless access point, wireless access point,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Router
Router, router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
Network device
Network device, device,
Mobile GPS Terminal
Mobile GPS Terminal, mobile GPS terminal,
GPS phone
GPS phone, GPS phone,
Television antenna
Television antenna, antenna,
Radio tower
Radio tower, wireless cell tower,
Base station
Base station , base station ,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication, in-vehicle station,
Satellite dishes on ship
Satellite dishes on ship , ship,
Airplane
Airplane, airplane,
Internet
Internet, Internet,
Man
Man, man,
Woman
Woman, woman,
Call-center
Call-center, call-center,
Honeycomb
Honeycomb, honeycomb,
Mountain
Mountain, mountain,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Tower block
Tower block, high-rise building,
Office building
Office building, office building,
House
House, house,
House
House, house,
Globe
Globe, globe, Internet,
Wireless security camera
Wireless security camera, camera,
Truck
Truck, truck,
Tree
Tree, tree,
Conifer tree
Conifer tree, fir-tree,
1U hub / switch
1U hub / switch, 1U hub switch,
2U hub / switch
2U hub / switch, 2U hub switch,
1U server
1U server, 1U server,
2U Server
2U Server, 2U server,
3U Server
3U Server, 3U server,
4U Server
4U Server, 4U server,
Communications satellite
Communications satellite, satellite,
Car
Car, car,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,
"A telecommunications network is a collection of terminal nodes, links and any intermediate nodes which are connected so as to enable telecommunication between the terminals. The transmission links connect the nodes together. The nodes use circuit switching, message switching or packet switching to pass the signal through the correct links and nodes to reach the correct destination terminal. Each terminal in the network usually has a unique address so messages or connections can be routed to the correct recipients. The collection of addresses in the network is called the address space. Examples of telecommunications networks are: computer networks, Internet, telephone network, global Telex network, aeronautical ACARS network." [Telecommunications network. Wikipedia]
The example "Design elements - Telecommunication networks" 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.
Telecom diagram symbols
Telecom diagram symbols, wireless router, tree, server, satellite dish, satellite, router, radio waves, office building, network cell, cell, honeycomb, mountain, man, user, laptop computer, notebook, in-vehicle station, house, globe, Internet, fir-tree, tree, fax, device, cellular phone, mobile phone, car, camera, call-center, call operator, woman, building, base station, antenna, PC, Internet, cloud, IP phone,

Diagram of a Basic Computer Network. Computer Network Diagram Example

This sample was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software using the Computer and Networks solution from Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park. This sample shows the connection scheme of the home WLAN equipment to the Internet.
"At different scales diagrams may represent various levels of network granularity. At the LAN level, individual nodes may represent individual physical devices, such as hubs or file servers, while at the WAN level, individual nodes may represent entire cities. In addition, when the scope of a diagram crosses the common LAN/ MAN/ WAN boundaries, representative hypothetical devices may be depicted instead of showing all actually existing nodes. For example, if a network appliance is intended to be connected through the Internet to many end-user mobile devices, only a single such device may be depicted for the purposes of showing the general relationship between the appliance and any such device." [Computer network diagram. Wikipedia]
The physical LAN and WAN diagram template for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Physical LAN and WAN diagram template
Physical LAN and WAN diagram template, workstation, router, modem, laptop computer, firewall, desktop PC, cloud,
The vector stencils library "Computers and network isometric" contains 56 3D clipart images of computer and network devices and equipment for drawing network diagrams.
The clip art example "Computers and network isometric - 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.
Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer, notebook,
DDCS
DDCS, DDCS, Distributed Data Communications Server,
Server
Server, server,
Webcam
Webcam, Web-camera,
Wireless Network Storage
Wireless Network Storage, wireless network storage,
Personal computer
Personal computer, PC,
VoIP phone
VoIP phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Plotter
Plotter, plotter,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Feature phone
Feature phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Printer
Printer, printer,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite antenna
Satellite antenna, satellite antenna,
Automatic-tracking satellite dish
Automatic-tracking satellite dish, satellite dish,
Wireless access point
Wireless access point, wireless access point,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Router
Router, router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
Network device
Network device, device,
Mobile GPS Terminal
Mobile GPS Terminal, mobile GPS terminal,
GPS phone
GPS phone, GPS phone,
Television antenna
Television antenna, antenna,
Radio tower
Radio tower, wireless cell tower,
Base station
Base station , base station ,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication, in-vehicle station,
Satellite dishes on ship
Satellite dishes on ship , ship,
Airplane
Airplane, airplane,
Internet
Internet, Internet,
Man
Man, man,
Woman
Woman, woman,
Call-center
Call-center, call-center,
Honeycomb
Honeycomb, honeycomb,
Mountain
Mountain, mountain,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Tower block
Tower block, high-rise building,
Office building
Office building, office building,
House
House, house,
House
House, house,
Globe
Globe, globe, Internet,
Wireless security camera
Wireless security camera, camera,
Truck
Truck, truck,
Tree
Tree, tree,
Conifer tree
Conifer tree, fir-tree,
1U hub / switch
1U hub / switch, 1U hub switch,
2U hub / switch
2U hub / switch, 2U hub switch,
1U server
1U server, 1U server,
2U Server
2U Server, 2U server,
3U Server
3U Server, 3U server,
4U Server
4U Server, 4U server,
Communications satellite
Communications satellite, satellite,
Car
Car, car,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,
The vector stencils library "Computers and network isometric" contains 56 3D clipart images of computer and network devices and equipment for drawing network diagrams.
The clip art example "Computers and network isometric - 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.
Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer, notebook,
DDCS
DDCS, DDCS, Distributed Data Communications Server,
Server
Server, server,
Webcam
Webcam, Web-camera,
Wireless Network Storage
Wireless Network Storage, wireless network storage,
Personal computer
Personal computer, PC,
VoIP phone
VoIP phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Plotter
Plotter, plotter,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Feature phone
Feature phone, cellular phone, mobile phone,
Printer
Printer, printer,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite antenna
Satellite antenna, satellite antenna,
Automatic-tracking satellite dish
Automatic-tracking satellite dish, satellite dish,
Wireless access point
Wireless access point, wireless access point,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Router
Router, router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
Network device
Network device, device,
Mobile GPS Terminal
Mobile GPS Terminal, mobile GPS terminal,
GPS phone
GPS phone, GPS phone,
Television antenna
Television antenna, antenna,
Radio tower
Radio tower, wireless cell tower,
Base station
Base station , base station ,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication
In-vehicle satellite telecommunication, in-vehicle station,
Satellite dishes on ship
Satellite dishes on ship , ship,
Airplane
Airplane, airplane,
Internet
Internet, Internet,
Man
Man, man,
Woman
Woman, woman,
Call-center
Call-center, call-center,
Honeycomb
Honeycomb, honeycomb,
Mountain
Mountain, mountain,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Tower block
Tower block, high-rise building,
Office building
Office building, office building,
House
House, house,
House
House, house,
Globe
Globe, globe, Internet,
Wireless security camera
Wireless security camera, camera,
Truck
Truck, truck,
Tree
Tree, tree,
Conifer tree
Conifer tree, fir-tree,
1U hub / switch
1U hub / switch, 1U hub switch,
2U hub / switch
2U hub / switch, 2U hub switch,
1U server
1U server, 1U server,
2U Server
2U Server, 2U server,
3U Server
3U Server, 3U server,
4U Server
4U Server, 4U server,
Communications satellite
Communications satellite, satellite,
Car
Car, car,
Radio waves
Radio waves, radio waves,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,