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In the world of networking, different types of networks serve various purposes based on scale, architecture, and transmission methods. Here’s a breakdown:
🔹 Scale-Based Networks:
📌 PAN (Personal Area Network)
📌 LAN (Local Area Network)
📌 MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
📌 WAN (Wide Area Network)
🔹 Architecture-Based Networks:
📌 Client-Server Networks (C/S)
📌 Peer-to-Peer Networks (P2P)
🔹 Transmission-Based Networks:
📌 Wired: Ethernet (LAN)
📌 Wireless: Wi-Fi (WLAN), Bluetooth (WPAN), Cellular (3G/4G/5G), Satellite, Zigbee
Emerging Hybrid Networks and IoT Networks are now reshaping how devices communicate! 🚀
You Should Know:
Here are some practical commands and tools to explore and manage different network types:
Linux Networking Commands:
1. Check IP Address:
ip addr show
2. Ping a Network Device:
ping google.com
3. Trace Route to a Destination:
traceroute google.com
4. View Network Interfaces:
ifconfig
5. Test Network Connectivity:
nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24
Windows Networking Commands:
1. Display IP Configuration:
[cmd]
ipconfig
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2. Flush DNS Cache:
[cmd]
ipconfig /flushdns
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3. Test Connectivity:
[cmd]
ping google.com
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4. View Routing Table:
[cmd]
route print
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5. Check Open Ports:
[cmd]
netstat -an
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Ansible for Network Automation:
1. Ping All Devices in Inventory:
ansible all -m ping
2. Gather Network Device Facts:
ansible network_devices -m ios_facts
IoT Network Tools:
1. Scan for Bluetooth Devices:
hcitool scan
2. Zigbee Network Sniffing:
sudo zigbee-sniffer
What Undercode Say:
Understanding network types is crucial for designing, managing, and securing modern IT infrastructures. Whether you’re working with a small PAN or a large-scale WAN, mastering the tools and commands for network analysis and automation can significantly enhance your efficiency. Hybrid and IoT networks are the future, so staying updated with emerging technologies is essential. Practice the commands shared above to deepen your networking expertise and explore further resources like Cisco Networking Academy for advanced learning.
Keep experimenting, and happy networking! 🌐
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