Network architecture is the complete framework of a computer network. Explore architectural concepts, including wired and wireless topologies, network types, technologies facilitating the Internet of Things (IoT), and wireless technologies.
Learning Objectives
Network Topologies
- start the course
- recognize the characteristics and differences of logical and physical, start, ring, mesh, and bus topologies
- list the main characteristics of the ad hoc and infrastructure wireless topologies
- recognize the features and benefits of using LAN, WLAN, MAN, WAN, CAN, and SAN
- describe technologies that facilitate the Internet of Things, such as Z-Wave, ANT, Bluetooth, NFC, IR, RFID, and 802.11
Practice: Wired and Wireless Topologies
- list the various wired and wireless topologies
Wireless Technologies
- identify scenarios in which to implement 802.11 standards, including a, b, g, n, and ac
- identify scenarios in which to implement cellular technologies, such as GSM, TDMA, and CDMA
- provide scenarios in which to configure frequencies, such as 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz
- list the various speed and distance requirements for wireless technologies, based on given scenarios
- provide a scenario and configure channel bandwidth
- provide a scenario and configure channel bonding
- provide scenarios on when and how to configure MIMO/MU-MIMO
- use unidirectional and omnidirectional antennas, given a certain scenario
- provide a scenario and configure a wireless site survey
Practice: Configuring Wireless Standards
- configure wireless standards such as a, b, g, n, and ac