Overview of Networking Standards: Ethernet, FDDI, and Wireless Technologies
This chapter provides an in-depth overview of various networking standards including Ethernet, FDDI, and wireless protocols such as IEEE 802.11. Ethernet is the predominant local area network (LAN) protocol operating at the data-link layer, with DIX and IEEE 802.3 standards detailing its specifications. FDDI utilizes a token-passing MAC mechanism, supporting high-speed fiber optic communication. Additionally, the chapter covers media access control (MAC), collision domains, and the differences between hubs and switches, illustrating key networking concepts and structures.
Overview of Networking Standards: Ethernet, FDDI, and Wireless Technologies
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Chapter Overview • Ethernet • FDDI • Wireless Networking
MAC address • On the card- supposed to be fixed • I/G – individual or global (broadcast) • G/L – global or local address
Ethernet Standards • Ethernet is the most popular local area network (LAN) protocol operating at the data-link layer. • There are two sets of Ethernet standards: • DIX Ethernet • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 802.3
DIX Ethernet Standards • DIX Ethernet. Also known as thick Ethernet, ThickNet, or 10Base5 • DIX Ethernet II. Retains 10Base5 and adds 10Base2 (thin Ethernet)
IEEE 802.3 Standards • IEEE 802.3. 10Base5, 10Base2, and 10Base-T • IEEE 802.3u. Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.3z and IEEE 802.3ab. Gigabit Ethernet • A lot more lately – ready wikipedia for a recent list, the latest is to define 100 Gbit/s, many utilizes all four pairs of wire.
DIX Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 Components • Physical layer specifications • Frame format • CSMA/CD MAC mechanism
Coaxial Ethernet Standards • 10Base5 (thick Ethernet) • 10Base2 (thin Ethernet)
Coaxial Network Characteristics • Runs at 10 Mbps • Uses the bus topology • Uses mixing segments
UTP Network Characteristics • Runs at various speeds up to 10Gbps • Uses the star topology • Requires a hub/Switch • Uses link segments
Fiber Optic Ethernet • Fiber Optic Inter-Repeater Link (FOIRL) • IEEE 802.3 fiber optic standards: • 10Base-FL • 10Base-FB • 10Base-FP • 100Base-FX • Gigabit Ethernet standards • 10 GbEthernet standards
The 5-4-3 Rule • A standard network can have no more than FIVE segments, connected by FOUR repeaters, of which no more than THREE segments can be mixing segments.
Media Access Control (MAC) • Is the mechanism that enables multiple computers to use the same network medium without conflicting
Collisions • Collisions are also called signal quality errors. • They are normal on Ethernet networks. • The frequency of collisions increases as network traffic increases. • Late collisions are a sign of a serious problem. • Collision domain – a segment of network that can may collide with each other. It is different from a broadcasting domain
The difference between hub and switch • Hub broadcast • Switch is one to one, still support broadcast, CSMA/CD still is necessary • Hub is, mostly, at the physical layer • Switch is at the Data-Link layer
Channel Bonding • Using of multiple connections to have fault tolerance and performance gain
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Characteristics • First commercial 100-Mbps fiber optic protocol • Uses the token passing MAC mechanism • Supports both singlemode and multimode cable
FDDI Topologies • Double ring • Logical ring • Dual ring of trees
IEEE 802.11 Standards • IEEE 802.11a. Speeds of 1 to 2 Mbps • IEEE 802.11b. Speeds of 5.5 to 11 Mbps • IEEE 802.11g. Speeds up to 54 Mbps • IEEE 802.11n. Speeds up to 150 Mbps • IEEE 802.11ac up Gbps • IEEE 802.11ad 7Gbps
IEEE 802.11 Topologies • Ad hoc. Wireless computers communicating with each other • Infrastructure. Wireless computers using an access point to communicate with a cabled network • What is the latest? -- 802.11ad