Chapter B, Problem B5.6MBD

Explanation of Solution

Type of network used in home computer network:

• A home network is interconnected by more than two computers to form a LAN.
• Wireless LAN is used to home networking.
  • It is a LAN based on Wi-Fi network knowledge.
• Direct cable connection
  • It is the wired connection for home networking.
  • When two computers are in the identical room, then the direct cable connection is used.
• Traditional Ethernet
  • It is also the wired connection for home networking.
  • It takes 2 to 12 computers.
• Phone line network
  • It is the wireless network type.
  • This type offers a simple and minimum cost solution.
  • It connects the network using current phone lines.
  • The people can talk and also use the network at the same without using any trouble.
• Radio free network
  • It is also the wireless type for home network.
  • This network uses radio frequency waves for transmission.

Network topologies used in home computer network:

• Three topologies are used in home networking
  • Bus topology
    • To make a direction between the personal computer (PC) on the network.
    • The connection creation will be easy.
  • Ring topology
    • The different devices or PCs on the network forms a ring.
    • The possibility for using this topology in a home networking is low.
  • Star topology
    • It is used by the Ethernet.
    • Assume an example, if the network hub is in the middle of network, then the different PC connected through the given hub.

Equipment of home networking:

• To build the home network, the following equipment’s are needed...