hub and spoke topology
Frame Relay Virtual Circuits (VCs): PVCs, SVCs, and DLCIs Explained
We’ve already covered the fundamentals of Frame Relay as a WAN encapsulation protocol. This guide goes deeper into the mechanism that makes Frame Relay work: the virtual circuit. Frame Relay provides connection-oriented data link layer communication specifically through virtual circuits, and understanding exactly how those circuits get established, identified, and torn down is what separates...
What Is Frame Relay? A Complete CCNA Guide
Frame Relay is a packet-switching telecommunication service designed for interconnecting enterprise LANs over a wide area network. It’s a Layer 2, non-broadcast multi-access (NBMA) WAN technology that allows a single serial interface on a router to connect to multiple remote sites using permanent virtual circuits (PVCs) or, less commonly, switched virtual circuits (SVCs). Though largely...
Understanding Network Topology: A Comprehensive Guide
Network topology defines the schematic arrangement of devices, nodes, and connections within a computer network. It determines how data flows between devices, directly affecting performance, scalability, and reliability. Topologies are broadly categorized into physical network topology, the tangible layout of cables and devices, and logical network topology, the virtual path that data actually travels. Understanding...