A Backbone Network Example Explained

You have probably heard of Backbone LAN. If not, you may have heard of MPLS and Ethernet. And perhaps you have heard of fiber-optic cabling. In this article, we will review some of the concepts involved in these technologies and give an example of how they work. Read on for more information! You can also learn more about the importance of backbone LAN and Ethernet. You may be surprised to know that these are not the only networking technologies!

Ethernet

Unlike the Internet, which is essentially a network of computers, Ethernet backbone networks have a single central device. The central device, or ‘backbone,’ manages big traffic. It should be powerful and contain plenty of computational power, because the backbone can fail and take down the entire network. This network type is most useful for interconnecting two different types of subnetworks. It can also be a convenient way to troubleshoot issues.… Continue reading >>>

What Is a Distributed Backbone Network?

In a distributed backbone network, information is sent from a LAN terminal on the backbone to another LAN on the same bridge. Once information is sent to another LAN, the LAN connects to the backbone bridge, forms a frame of data, and sends it to the destination LAN and terminal through the backbone. Each backbone bridge maintains a table of LANs. Backbones may be Gigabit Ethernet or Fiber optic cabling.

Bus backbone structure

A distributed bus structure is used to connect multiple computers to form a network. It uses a backbone structure consisting of multiple switches, which are connected to each other. These switches act as the connection point between individual LANs. This structure has a limited scalability, and it only works if all devices are connected to a central connection point. In a distributed bus, however, each device is connected to a different set of switches, which form a … Continue reading >>>