Types of Networks
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terminal network
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RS232 standard (0.3 to 19.2 Kbit/sec)
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star (point-to-point)
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10 to 100 meters from central computer
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Local Area Network (LAN)
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most common standard is Ethernet (10 Mbit/sec)
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Fast Ethernet (100 Mbit/sec)
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bus with multiple masters
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up to a few kilometers in distance (often used within a single
building)
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switches are used to connect networks together
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