network topology
31topology — The map of a network. Physical topology describes where the cables are run and where the workstations, nodes, routers, and gateways are located. Networks are usually configured in bus, ring, star, or mesh topologies. Logical topology refers to …
32Network switch — A network switch or switching hub is a computer networking device that connects network segments. The term commonly refers to a multi port network bridge that processes and routes data at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI model. Switches… …
33Network packet — In computer networking, a packet is a formatted unit of data carried by a packet mode computer network. Computer communications links that do not support packets, such as traditional point to point telecommunications links, simply transmit data… …
34Network Processing Forum — The Network Processing Forum (NPF) was organized to facilitate and accelerate the development of next generation networking and telecommunications products based on network processing technologies. The NPF was merged into the Optical… …
35topology — The geometric or physical configuration of a network …
36Computer network — Computer networks redirects here. For the periodical, see Computer Networks (journal). Datacom redirects here. For other uses, see Datacom (disambiguation). Internet map. The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that… …
37Ring network — A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a circular pathway for signals a ring. Data travels from node to node, with each node handling every packet. Because a ring topology provides… …
38Computer network diagram — A sample network diagram A computer network diagram is a schematic depicting the nodes and connections amongst nodes in a computer network or, more generally, any telecommunications network. Contents …
39Scale-free network — A scale free network is a network whose degree distribution follows a power law, at least asymptotically. That is, the fraction P ( k ) of nodes in the network having k connections to other nodes goes for large values of k as P ( k ) k − γ where… …
40Link Layer Topology Discovery — (LLTD) is a proprietary Link Layer protocol for network topology discovery and quality of service diagnostics. It was developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows Rally set of technologies. The LLTD protocol operates over both wired (IEEE 802.3… …
