Chapter 2

Basic Concepts

• Line Configuration• Topology• Transmission Mode• Categories of Networks• Internetworks

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Point-to-Point Line Configuration

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Point-to-Point Line Configuration

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Point-to-Point Line Configuration

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Multipoint Line Configuration

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Mesh Topology

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Star Topology

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Tree Topology

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Bus Topology

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Ring Topology

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Hybrid Topology