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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,
The vector stencils library "Computer network" contains 51 symbols of computer network devices and equipment for drawing computer network diagrams.
"Network Mapping Software.
A number of software tools exist to design computer network diagrams / or generate visual maps of networks, servers, storage, services, data centers, and other peripherals. Broadly, there are two types of software tools - those that help create diagrams manually and those that generate them using automated / semi-automated approaches.
Type of Software.
(1) Manual - allows users to design and draw logical and physical topology diagrams by manually placing icons and connections.
(2) Automated - generate topology diagrams / maps by traversing the network and automatically discovering resident devices or by importing network data." [Comparison of network diagram software. Wikipedia]
ConceptDraw PRO is the software for manual design of computer network diagrams. The solutions of the Computer and Networks area in ConceptDraw Solution Park extend ConceptDraw PRO with vector stencils libraries, templates and examples for creating the computer network diagrams.
The symbols example "Computer network - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Computer and Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ computer-and-networks
Laptop
Laptop, laptop computer,
Desktop computer
Desktop computer, desktop PC,
Firewall
Firewall, firewall,
Bus
Bus, bus,
Ethernet
Ethernet, Ethernet,
Star network
Star network, star,
FDDI Ring
FDDI Ring, FDDI ring,
Token-ring
Token-ring, Token-ring,
Comm-link
Comm-link, Comm-link,
Modem
Modem, modem,
Laser printer
Laser printer, laser printer,
Inkjet printer
Inkjet printer, inkjet printer,
Image scanner
Image scanner, scanner,
City
City, city,
Ethernet hub
Ethernet hub, hub,
Wireless router
Wireless router, wireless router,
Network switch
Network switch, switch,
iPod Classic
iPod Classic, iPod Classic,
iPhone/ iPod Touch
iPhone/ iPod Touch, iPhone, iPod Touch,
Xserve RAID
Xserve RAID, Xserve RAID,
XServe
XServe, XServe,
Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple Thunderbolt Display, Apple display,
Data store
Data store, data,
Mac Pro
Mac Pro, Mac Pro,
iMac
iMac, iMac desktop,
RAID
RAID, RAID drive,
Mainframe
Mainframe, mainframe,
Rack-mountable server
Rack-mountable server, server,
Server
Server, server,
PDA
PDA, PDA,
Cloud
Cloud, cloud,
Computer monitor
Computer monitor, monitor,
Workstation
Workstation, workstation,
Router
Router, router,
IP Phone
IP Phone, IP phone,
Fax
Fax, fax,
Mobile phone
Mobile phone, cell phone,
Smartphone
Smartphone, smartphone,
Compact Disk
Compact Disk, compact disk,
Mouse
Mouse, mouse,
Apple Wireless Mouse
Apple Wireless Mouse, Apple wireless mouse,
Computer keyboard
Computer keyboard, keyboard,
Apple Keyboard
Apple Keyboard, Apple keyboard,
Radio tower
Radio tower, radio tower,
Satellite dish
Satellite dish, satellite dish,
Satellite
Satellite, satellite,
Webcam
Webcam, webcam,
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Extreme, AirPort Extreme,
Airport Express
Airport Express, Airport Express,
MacBook
MacBook, MacBook,
iPhone 4
iPhone 4, iPhone 4,
The vector stencils library "Cisco switches and hubs" contains 26 symbols of Cisco switches and hubs for drawing computer network diagrams.
"A switch is a device used on a computer network to physically connect devices together. Multiple cables can be connected to a switch to enable networked devices to communicate with each other. Switches manage the flow of data across a network by only transmitting a received message to the device for which the message was intended. Each networked device connected to a switch can be identified using a MAC address, allowing the switch to regulate the flow of traffic. This maximises security and efficiency of the network. Because of these features, a switch is often considered more "intelligent" than a network hub. Hubs neither provide security, or identification of connected devices. This means that messages have to be transmitted out of every port of the hub, greatly degrading the efficiency of the network." [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." [Ethernet hub. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Cisco switches and hubs - 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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ computer-networks-cisco
Cisco hub
Cisco hub, Cisco hub,
100BaseT hub
100BaseT hub, 100BaseT hub,
Small hub
Small hub, small hub,
Workgroup switch
Workgroup switch, workgroup switch,
Workgroup switch, subdued
Workgroup switch, subdued, workgroup switch,
Voice-enabled workgroup switch
Voice-enabled workgroup switch, voice-enabled workgroup switch, voice switch,
ATM switch
ATM switch, ATM switch,
LAN2LAN switch
LAN2LAN switch, LAN2LAN switch,
ISDN switch
ISDN switch, ISDN switch,
MGX 8000 multiservice switch
MGX 8000 multiservice switch, MGX 8000 multi service switch,
Multilayer switch with Si
Multilayer switch with Si, multilayer switch with Si,
Multilayer switch
Multilayer switch, multilayer switch, layer 3 switch,
Multilayer switch with Si, subdued
Multilayer switch with Si, subdued, multilayer switch with Si,
Program switch
Program switch, program switch,
Data center switch
Data center switch, data center switch, service module,
Voice-enabled ATM switch
Voice-enabled ATM switch, voice-enabled ATM switch,
IP DSL switch
IP DSL switch, IP DSL switch,
Content switch
Content switch, content switch,
Content service switch 1100
Content service switch 1100, content service switch 1100,
Virtual layer switch
Virtual layer switch, virtual layer switch,
Layer 2 remote switch
Layer 2 remote switch, layer 2 remote switch,
Server switch
Server switch, server switch,
Multilayer remote switch
Multilayer remote switch, multilayer remote switch,
Multifabric server switch
Multifabric server switch, multifabric server switch,
Access gateway
Access gateway, access gateway,
Long-Reach CPE
Long-Reach CPE, long reach CPE,
"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,
"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]
This wireless router network 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, wireless router, webcam, web camera, modem, laptop computer, inkjet printer, iPhone 4, home theater, disk, digital camera, desktop PC, cloud, Web-camera, MP3 player, DVD player,
The vector stencils library "Wireless networks" contains symbols for drawing WLAN diagrams using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
"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 example "Design elements - Wireless networks" is included in the Wireless Networks solution from the Computer and Networks area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Wireless network diagram symbols
Wireless network diagram symbols, wireless router, wireless network storage, wireless connectivity, wireless access point, wired, Ethernet, tree, switch, server, router, road, printer, outdoor mesh node, outdoor access point, outdoor access node, outdoor Wi-Fi access point, network cloud, laptop computer, notebook, ip camera, indoor access point, indoor Wi-Fi access point, hub, switch, Ethernet, firewall, coverage, computer, cloud, cellular phone, mobile phone, building, base station, access point, bridge, repeater, Wi-Fi access, Smart Wi-Fi access point, Smart WLAN controller, wireless services gateway, Smart Mesh, Active Directory Server,

Digital Communications Network. 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.
The vector stencils library "Cisco media" contains 10 symbols of Cisco media elements: token ring, FDDI ring, serial, circuit-switched and Ethernet lines.
"Token ring local area network (LAN) technology is a protocol which resides at the data link layer (DLL) of the OSI model. It used a special three-byte frame called a token that travels around the ring. Token-possession grants the possessor permission to transmit on the medium. Token ring frames travel completely around the loop.
Initially used only in IBM computers, it was eventually standardized with protocol IEEE 802.5." [Token ring. Wikipedia]
"Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) is a standard for data transmission in a local area network. It uses optical fiber as its standard underlying physical medium, although it was also later specified to use copper cable, in which case it may be called CDDI (Copper Distributed Data Interface), standardized as TP-PMD (Twisted-Pair Physical Medium-Dependent), also referred to as TP-DDI (Twisted-Pair Distributed Data Interface)." [Fiber Distributed Data Interface. Wikipedia]
The symbols example "Cisco media - 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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ computer-networks-cisco
Token ring
Token ring, token ring,
Token ring
Token ring, token ring,
Token ring, subdued
Token ring, subdued, token ring,
Line: Ethernet
Line: Ethernet, line, Ethernet,
FDDI ring, vertical
FDDI ring, vertical, FDDI,
FDDI ring, vertical
FDDI ring, vertical, FDDI ring,
FDDI ring, horizontal
FDDI ring, horizontal, FDDI ring,
FDDI ring, horizontal
FDDI ring, horizontal, FDDI ring,
Line: Serial
Line: Serial, line, serial,
Line: circuit-switched
Line: circuit-switched, line, circuit-switched,
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.
www.conceptdraw.com/ solution-park/ wireless-networks
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,

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

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