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Network Topologies

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

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.

Building Networks

Building Networks *
The ConceptDraw DIAGRAM is a best Network Diagramming software.

Television networks. Computer and Network Examples

Television networks. <br>Computer and Network Examples *
A Television network is a telecommunications network that allows to distribute the television program content. The central operation provides programming to the many television stations or pay TV providers. This example was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the Computer and Networks Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park and shows the TV broadcasting mechanism and TV network service.
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,
Used Solutions
"A cable television headend is a master facility for receiving television signals for processing and distribution over a CATV system. The headend facility is normally unstaffed and surrounded by some type of security fencing and is typically a building or large shed housing electronic equipment used to receive and re-transmit video over the local cable infrastructure. One can also find head ends in power line communication (PLC) substations and Internet communications networks." [Cable television headend. Wikipedia]
This regional cable head-end 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.
Network diagram
Network diagram, workstation, server, router, hub, cloud, bus, Token-ring, IP phone,
Used Solutions

Cisco Products Additional. Cisco icons, shapes, stencils and symbols

Cisco Products Additional. <br>Cisco icons, shapes, stencils and symbols *
The ConceptDraw vector stencils library Cisco Products Additional contains equipment symbols for drawing the computer network diagrams.

computer networks Computer and Networks Area

computer networks
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.

Network wiring cable. Computer and Network Examples

Network wiring cable. <br>Computer and Network Examples *
To connect two or more network devices are used the network cables. There are more different types of the network cables: Coaxial cable, Optical fiber cable, Twisted Pair, Ethernet crossover cable, Power lines and others. They are used depending of the network topology, size, protocol. This example was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

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 DIAGRAM 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.
"Satellite television is television programming delivered by the means of communications satellite and received by an outdoor antenna, usually a parabolic reflector generally referred to as a satellite dish, and as far as household usage is concerned, a satellite receiver either in the form of an external set-top box or a satellite tuner module built into a TV set. Satellite TV tuners are also available as a card or a USB peripheral to be attached to a personal computer. In many areas of the world satellite television provides a wide range of channels and services, often to areas that are not serviced by terrestrial or cable providers.
Direct-broadcast satellite television comes to the general public in two distinct flavors - analog and digital. This necessitates either having an analog satellite receiver or a digital satellite receiver. Analog satellite television is being replaced by digital satellite television and the latter is becoming available in a better quality known as high-definition television." [Satellite television. Wikipedia]
"Mobile television is television watched on a small handheld or mobile device. It includes pay TV service delivered via mobile phone networks or received free-to-air via terrestrial television stations. Regular broadcast standards or special mobile TV transmission formats can be used. Additional features include downloading TV programs and podcasts from the internet and the ability to store programming for later viewing. ...
Mobile TV is among the features provided by many 3G phones." [Mobile television. Wikipedia]
"MobiTV, Inc. ... is a provider of end-to-end mobile media solutions. In 2011, the cloud-based MobiTV converged media platform delivered 1.6 billion minutes of live TV, video-on-demand and downloaded content for offline viewing to all tier-one wireless carriers and major mobile operating systems in the United States. ...
MobiTV furnishes programming from more than 40 television channels, offering live news and sports and a variety of full-episode on-demand shows for streaming or download on mobile devices, tablets, personal computers and other Internet-enabled consumer electronics.
MobiTV-powered TV services, which carry the operator’s brand, are accessible on hundreds of devices across multiple wireless carrier partners. ...
MobiTV’s converged media platform is an end-to-end managed service comprising components that work together to securely manage, deliver and play back video across devices both inside and outside the home." [MobiTV. Wikipedia]
This mobile satellite TV network diagram example 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.
Mobile satellite TV diagram
Mobile satellite TV diagram , tree, satellite dish, satellite, radio waves, office building, cellular phone, mobile phone, base station, antenna,
Used Solutions

Cisco Network Topology. Cisco icons, shapes, stencils and symbols

Cisco Network Topology. <br>Cisco icons, shapes, stencils and symbols *
Cisco Network Topology represents the arrangement of worldwide recognized and standardized Cisco network symbols, icons, shapes, and stencils which help visualize the schemes of computer networks. Any equipment used in Cisco networks is also named a node and network topology diagram represents the scheme of connection the used nodes. Cisco Network Diagram illustrates how the signals enter on the networked devices and how the data spread within a network from one device to another. These diagrams are useful for engineers while constructing computer networks and working with them. Cisco Network Diagrams solution included to Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park contains quick-start templates, professionally designed samples and examples, and numerous libraries with a lot of predesigned vector design elements, icons, and shapes of Cisco equipment, components, devices, links which provide for ConceptDraw DIAGRAM users a perfect possibility of simple and quick drawing Cisco Network Diagrams and Schematics, Network Designs and Maps of any complexity.

Metropolitan area networks (MAN). Computer and Network Examples

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.
The vector stencils library "Cisco optical" contains 19 symbols of optical devices for drawing Cisco computer network diagrams.
"Fiber-optic communication is a method of transmitting information from one place to another by sending pulses of light through an optical fiber. The light forms an electromagnetic carrier wave that is modulated to carry information. ... Because of its advantages over electrical transmission, optical fibers have largely replaced copper wire communications in core networks in the developed world. Optical fiber is used by many telecommunications companies to transmit telephone signals, Internet communication, and cable television signals. ...
The process of communicating using fiber-optics involves the following basic steps: Creating the optical signal involving the use of a transmitter, relaying the signal along the fiber, ensuring that the signal does not become too distorted or weak, receiving the optical signal, and converting it into an electrical signal." [Fiber-optic communication. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Cisco optical - 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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Automatic Protection Switching (APS)
Automatic Protection Switching (APS), automatic protection switching,
Channelized pipe
Channelized pipe, channelized pipe,
Concatenated payload
Concatenated payload, concatenated payload,
Optical cross-connect
Optical cross-connect, optical cross-connect,
WDM
WDM, WDM,
Optical fiber
Optical fiber, optical fiber,
ONS 15104
ONS 15104, ONS 15104,
SONET MUX
SONET MUX, SONET MUX,
Optical amplifier
Optical amplifier, optical amplifier,
Digitall cross-connect
Digitall cross-connect, digital cross-connect,
Optical services router
Optical services router, optical services router,
Cisco 10700
Cisco 10700, Cisco 10700,
Optical transport
Optical transport, optical transport,
Wide Area Application Engine (WAE)
Wide Area Application Engine (WAE), Wide Area Application Engine, WAE,
Protected optical
Protected optical, protected optical,
Unprotected optical
Unprotected optical, unprotected optical,
Metro 1500
Metro 1500, Metro 1500 ,
ONS 15500
ONS 15500, ONS 15500 ,
Pipe
Pipe, pipe,
Used Solutions

What is a Local Area Network?
Examples of LAN Diagrams

Local area network (LAN) diagram
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 DIAGRAM is a perfect network diagramming software with examples of LAN Diagrams, templates and predesigned vector objects. ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 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

Network Glossary Definition

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 "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,
Used Solutions

Digital Communications Network. Computer and Network Examples

Digital Communications Network. <br>Computer and Network Examples *
The digital communication is a physical transfer of the data over a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communication channel. Channels can be copper wires, optical fibres, wireless communication channels, etc. The data are realized as electromagnetic signals (radiowave, microwave, electrical voltage, etc.). This example was created in ConceptDraw DIAGRAM using the Computer and Networks Area of ConceptDraw Solution Park and shows the Digital Communication Network diagram.

Cable Network. Computer and Network Examples

Cable Network. Computer and Network Examples *
Computer and Networks solution provides the libraries with large quantity of predesigned vector objects and the great number of templates and samples that will help design the Cable Networks in a few minutes.

Network Mapper

Network Mapper *
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM diagramming and vector drawing software is a powerful network mapper thanks to the extensive drawing tools of Network Layout Floor Plans Solution from the Computer and Networks Area.