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Network Representations and Topologies
1.3.1 Network Representations

1.3.1
1.3.2 Topology Diagrams

Check Your Understanding - Network Representations 

1.3.3 Network Representations and
Topologies

Network architects and administrators must be able to show what their networks will look like. They need to be able to easily
1.4 Common Types of Networks 
see which components connect to other components, where they will be located, and how they will be connected. Diagrams of
networks often use symbols, like those shown in the figure, to represent the different devices and connections that make up a
1.5 Internet Connections  network.

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Desktop Computer Laptop Printer
End Devices
1.8 Network Security 

IP Phone Wireless Tablet TelePresence Endpoint

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1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device Wireless Router LAN Switch Router
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Intermediary
Configuration Devices

Multilayer Switch Firewall Appliance

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4 Physical Layer  Wireless Media

Network Media LAN Media

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WAN Media

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 A diagram provides an easy way to understand how devices connect in a large network. This type of “picture” of a network is
known as a topology diagram. The ability to recognize the logical representations of the physical networking components is
critical to being able to visualize the organization and operation of a network.
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In addition to these representations, specialized terminology is used to describe how each of these devices and media connect
to each other:

9 Address Resolution
10 Basic Router Configuration
 Network Interface Card (NIC) - A NIC physically connects the end device to the network.
Physical Port - A connector or outlet on a networking device where the media connects to an end device or another
networking device.
 Interface - Specialized ports on a networking device that connect to individual networks. Because routers connect networks,
the ports on a router are referred to as network interfaces.

11 IPv4 Addressing  Note: The terms port and interface are often used interchangeably.

12 IPv6 Addressing 

1.3.2

13 ICMP 
Topology Diagrams 

14 Transport Layer 
Topology diagrams are mandatory documentation for anyone working with a network. They provide a visual map of how the
network is connected. There are two types of topology diagrams: physical and logical.
15 Application Layer 
Physical Topology Diagrams

Network Security Physical topology diagrams illustrate the physical location of intermediary devices and cable installation, as shown in the figure.
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Fundamentals You can see that the rooms in which these devices are located are labeled in this physical topology.
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Internet Rm: 2124

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Network Representations Web Server
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and Topologies  Rack 2 S3
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1.3.1 Network Representations Rack 1 Rack 1 Rack 1

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Email Server
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1.3.2 Topology Diagrams Shelf 2
S1 R1 S4
Rack 1
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1.3.3 Network Representations and Rack 1

Rack 2 Class 3: Rm: 2127

Shelf 3
Topologies Shelf 3
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S5
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IT Office: Rm: 2159

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Logical Topology Diagrams

1.8 Network Security  Logical topology diagrams illustrate devices, ports, and the addressing scheme of the network, as shown in the figure. You can
see which end devices are connected to which intermediary devices and what media is being used.

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1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Internet

Basic Switch and End Device Network 192.168.100.0

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Configuration 192.168.10.0
Fa0/1

Web Server S3
3 Protocols and Models  G0/1
G0/0 Network 192.168.101.0
G1/0
Fa0/1
4 G0/1 G0/1
Physical Layer  Email Server Fa0/2 G1/1 Fa0/1
S1 G0/1 R1 G1/2 S4
Fa0/3 G0/2
5 Number Systems  G0/1 Network 192.168.102.0
File Server
G0/1
S2 Fa0/1
6 Data Link Layer  Fa0/1 Fa0/2 S5

7 Ethernet Switching 

Network 192.168.11.0

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9 Address Resolution
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Basic Router Configuration
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The topologies shown in the physical and logical diagrams are appropriate for your level of understanding at this point in the
course. Search the internet for “network topology diagrams” to see some more complex examples. If you add the word “Cisco”
to your search phrase, you will find many topologies using icons that are similar to what you have seen in these figures.
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11 IPv4 Addressing 
1.3.3

12 IPv6 Addressing  Check Your Understanding - Network Representations 

and Topologies
13 ICMP 

14 Transport Layer 
Check your understanding of network representations and topologies by choosing the BEST answer to the
 following questions.

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1. Which connection physically connects the end device to the network?

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NIC
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2. Which connections are specialized ports on a networking device that connect
to individual networks?

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NIC
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Interface

1.3.1 Network Representations 3. Which type of network topology lets you see which end devices are connected
to which intermediary devices and what media is being used?
1.3.2 Topology Diagrams
Physical topology
Check Your Understanding - Logical topology
1.3.3 Network Representations and
Topologies
4. Which type of network topology lets you see the actual location of intermediary Check
devices and cable installation?
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Physical topology
1.5 Internet Connections  Logical topology
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Common Types of Networks

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1.10 Module Practice and Quiz 

Basic Switch and End Device

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Configuration

3 Protocols and Models 

4 Physical Layer 

5 Number Systems 

6 Data Link Layer 

7 Ethernet Switching 

8 Network Layer 

9 Address Resolution 

10 Basic Router Configuration 

11 IPv4 Addressing 

12 IPv6 Addressing 

13 ICMP 

14 Transport Layer 

15 Application Layer 

Network Security
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Fundamentals