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What Is a Distributed Backbone Network?

In a distributed backbone network, information is sent from a LAN terminal on the backbone to another LAN on the same bridge. Once information is sent to another LAN, the LAN connects to the backbone bridge, forms a frame of data, and sends it to the destination LAN and terminal through the backbone. Each backbone bridge maintains a table of LANs. Backbones may be Gigabit Ethernet or Fiber optic cabling.

Bus backbone structure

A distributed bus structure is used to connect multiple computers to form a network. It uses a backbone structure consisting of multiple switches, which are connected to each other. These switches act as the connection point between individual LANs. This structure has a limited scalability, and it only works if all devices are connected to a central connection point. In a distributed bus, however, each device is connected to a different set of switches, which form a … Continue reading >>>

Michael Green by — October 28, 2022 in Backbone Networks
Switched Backbone Networks

Switched backbone networks can support very high traffic volumes, but the performance can be limited by poor interconnectivity. In addition to the complexity of backbone devices, some newer technologies still lack fully developed standards. In this article, we’ll look at Star topology, Layer 2 switches, Gigabit Ethernet, and ATM-25. To learn more, read our articles on Ethernet and ATM. This will help you decide which backbone technology is right for your business.

Star topology

A star topology in a switched backbone network allows multiple sites to communicate with each other through one central site. The central site is called a core switch. The second switch is connected to the core switch through chassis stacking technology, which assigns computers to segments using software and hardware. Each segment has a special subnet address that can be managed by a different network manager. The star topology is used in both wired and wireless … Continue reading >>>

Michael Green by — October 18, 2022 in Backbone Networks
Types of Backbone Networks

You probably know that there are three types of backbone networks: Distributed, Switched, and Flat. Which one suits your needs best? Let’s explore these in more detail. Listed below are the benefits of each type, and what each one does best. If you’re unsure of which one to choose, consider these examples. These types of networks are the most commonly used, but there are several others you may want to consider as well.

Switched backbone

There are many different types of backbone networks, including switched, wired, and wireless networks. Switched backbone networks provide point-to-point connections at 155 Mbps. They can be highly flexible, as rack-mounted equipment can be moved from one LAN to another.

Switched Ethernet uses multiple encapsulation schemes, allowing data to pass between switches at different speeds. For example, switched Ethernet uses variable-length frames rather than fixed addresses to prevent address conflicts.

The Switched backbone is a logical … Continue reading >>>

Michael Green by — October 10, 2022 in Backbone Networks
The Definition of a Campus Network

The term campus network refers to a smaller network within an organization or region. Campus area networks combine multiple Local Area Networks. They combine the capabilities of the networks within one organization or region. The range of a campus network can be significantly lower than that of a wide area network. To understand this more, it is helpful to understand the definition of each. In this article, we’ll briefly define each of these three terms. You may also want to know how to distinguish between CANs and LANs.

CAN

Compared to wide area networks, campus area networks are much smaller in geographic spread. These networks serve as the network between campuses, government buildings, educational facilities, and military bases. Campus area networks extend from a few hundred meters to five kilometers. They are generally owned by the campus, which may be a university, government department, or corporate entity. While they may … Continue reading >>>

Michael Green by — October 2, 2022 in Campus Networks