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Computer Network - CS610 Power Point Slides Lecture 12

This document discusses different types of computer network wiring schemes including 10Base-T, which uses twisted pair wiring and RJ-45 connectors. It also covers topics like the advantages and disadvantages of wiring schemes, the logical vs physical topology of networks, how network interface cards support different wiring, and the categories of wires used for different data rates and distances. The document provides an overview of fundamental concepts relating to computer network wiring and infrastructure.

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Computer Network - CS610 Power Point Slides Lecture 12

This document discusses different types of computer network wiring schemes including 10Base-T, which uses twisted pair wiring and RJ-45 connectors. It also covers topics like the advantages and disadvantages of wiring schemes, the logical vs physical topology of networks, how network interface cards support different wiring, and the categories of wires used for different data rates and distances. The document provides an overview of fundamental concepts relating to computer network wiring and infrastructure.

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COMPUTER NETWORKS

CS610
Lecture-12
Hammad Khalid Khan
Review Lecture 11

 Network Interface Hardware


 Connection Between NIC and Physical Network
 Thick Ethernet ( 10 BASE 5 )
 Thin Ethernet ( 10 BASE 2 )
 10BASE-T
 Comparison Of Wiring Schemes
10Base-T
 Formally known as 10BaseT

 Does not use coaxial cable, uses twisted pair wiring with RJ-
45 connectors

 Each computer has a dedicated connection to a central


electronic device called an Ethernet Hub
10Base-T
10Base-T
Hubs

 Extension of connection multiplexing concept



 Sometimes called “Ethernet-in-a-Box”

 Electronic components in a Hub simulate a shared physical


cable, making the entire system operate like a conventional
Ethernet
Hubs
Hubs
Advantages and Disadvantages of Wiring
Schemes
 Each of the three wiring schemes has advantages and
disadvantages:
– Reliability issues:
• Wiring that uses a transceiver for each connection does
not affect the entire network if a transceiver cable is
disconnected
• A cable cut occuring in a Hub wiring only affects one
computer.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Wiring
Schemes
– Cost issues:
• Twisted pair Ethernet is the cheapest wiring that makes
it so popular.
• Thicknet is the most costly wiring which is no longer
used
 Example
– Eight offices wired with a) Thick Ethernet, b)Thin Ethernet,
c) Twisted Pair Ethernet
Comparison of Wiring Schemes
The Topology Paradox
 Question: Is Ethernet a bus topology, or does the topology
depend on the wiring?

 Answer: Both. Twisted pair Ethernet forms a classic star


topology, however functions like a bus

 10BaseT Ethernet is often called a star-shaped bus


The Topology Paradox

 Two different types of topologies:

– Logical Topology: defined by the specific network


technology

– Physical Topology: depends on the wiring scheme


Network Interface Cards and Wiring
Schemes

 To allow changing the wiring


without changing the interface
hardware, NICs support multiple
wiring schemes
Network Interface Cards and Wiring
Schemes
10/100 Network Interfaces and
Autonegotiation
 10 Base-T version of Twisted pair Ethernet operated at 10
Mbps
 100 Base-T Twisted pair Ethernet operates at 100 Mbps
 100 Base-T technology is backward compatible and allows
the participants to negotiate a speed when connection is
established
 Process is known as Autonegotiation
10/100 Ethernet NIC
Categories of Wires

 Cable used for wiring should match:


– The intended data rate
– The distance between the devices
– The amount of electromagnetic noise
– Anticipated future needs
– COST
Categories of Wires
Summary

 Wiring Schemes
– 10 Base-T
 Advantages and Disadvantages of Wiring Schemes
 The Topology Paradox
 NICs and Wiring Scheme
 Categories of Wires

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