Network Management Hierarchy Terms
Network Management Hierarchy Terms
Term |
Description |
Example |
Network Areas
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Subnet or Logical Network |
The network that exists behind a router and has a particular IP addressing scheme. This is independent of the media that the devices connect to the router with. |
All of the computers and network devices that connect to the Internet through the router – the typical home or small business network. |
Network Segment |
A group of devices that connect through a particular network medium or identified part thereof. |
An Ethernet LAN, HomePlug network with the same Network Password or WiFi Extended Service Set (WiFi AP(s) with a common ESSID and security parameters; and communicating with each other) |
Devices
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Edge or Gateway |
A device that is between two or more logical networks |
The broadband router |
Bridge |
A device that is between two or more network segments but part of the same logical network |
Ethernet switch, HomePlug-Ethernet bridge, WiFi access point |
Device; Node, Endpoint |
Any computer, games console or other device that benefits from the network |
A PC or laptop computer, the XBox 360 |
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