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LAN Wiring & Network Interface Cards: Hardware vs. Software & Ethernet Types, Study notes of Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

The differences between hardware and software in the context of local area networks (lans), focusing on network interface cards (nics) and various types of ethernet connections. Topics include the advantages and disadvantages of hardware and software, an overview of nics and their unique types for different network types, and a comparison of thicknet, thinnet, and twisted pair 10/100baset ethernet.

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Download LAN Wiring & Network Interface Cards: Hardware vs. Software & Ethernet Types and more Study notes Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications in PDF only on Docsity! 1 Chapter 10 LAN Wiring Physical Topology and Interface Hardware Hardware vs. Software • Hardware is Faster but can't be changed easily. • Software can be Changed Easily but is slower. • Firmware is Fast and Flexible. Network Interface Card (NIC) • Plugs into either a PCI or ISA slot on a PC. • Cable or Fiber plugs into the NIC and attaches it to the network. • The NIC is unique for the Type of network e.g. Token Ring, Ethernet, ATM etc. • However a Network Type may use different types of NICs. Ethernet • Thicknet 10Base5 (uses a transciever) • Thinnet 10Base2 (Coax Connector) • Twisted Pair 10BaseT (RJ45 Connector, uses a Hub or Switch) • Twisted Pair 100BaseT (RJ45 Connector, uses a Hub or a Switch) Connections for Universal Ethernet Card Thicknet • Older technology Uses Coax and AUI cable. • You still see AUI interfaces on Routers.
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