1. What is the difference between physical and logical network diagrams?
2. What network components would you include in a physical diagram of a Local Area Network (LAN)?
3. Bring your Own Device (BYOD) is the set of policies that allow employees to use their personal devices for work purposes. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of BYOD?
In network engineering, documentation is the foundation of effective troubleshooting and planning. Understanding the distinction between physical and logical layouts is essential for maintaining a healthy infrastructure.In network engineering, documentation is the foundation of effective troubleshooting and planning. Understanding the distinction between physical and logical layouts is essential for maintaining a healthy infrastructure.
When creating a physical diagram for a Local Area Network (LAN), you must document every tangible piece of equipment that makes up the infrastructure. Essential components include:
End Devices: Desktop PCs, laptops, printers, and VoIP phones.
Networking Hardware: Switches, routers, and Wireless Access Points (WAPs).
Cabling and Connections: The specific types of cables used (Cat6, Fiber Optic) and their physical paths through the building.