network diagrams for home computers

Below is a collection of home computer network diagrams.  They are classified into major categories and often contain links and notes about the specific network type.  All network diagrams were made with SmartDraw - click for SmartDraw info.

 

Basic Ethernet Networks

Ethernet crossover cable Ethernet Hub or Switch

Wireless Ethernet (802.11b, WiFi)

No Wireless Access Point (AdHoc mode) Wireless Access Point (Infrastructure Mode) Wireless Access point acting as a bridge to a wired Ethernet network Windows XP acting as a bridge between an 802.11b wireless network and a wired ethernet network

HPNA, PhoneLine Networking

Two computers with PhoneLine network Three computers with PhoneLine network, two in the same room Two computers with Ethernet network, one with PhoneLine network, plus network bridge Windows XP as a network bridge between HPNA and Ethernet networks

Software (Single IP Address)

Two computers with ethernet crossover cable running using ICS or NAT or Proxy software. Two computers with ethernet hub using ICS or NAT or Proxy software.

Hardware Solutions (Single IP Address)

Cable/DSL router with built in switch Cable/DSL router with 1 port and Ethernet hub/switch Cable/DSL Router with Ethernet and Wireless Ethernet LAN built in Cable/DSL router with Ethernet Plus Wireless Access Point (bridge type) Wireless Access Point, Router variety, all computers wireless Cable/DSL Router for Ethernet and PhoneLine networking Linux based Router

Multiple IP's

Two or more IP's and a hub connected directly to your cable modem or dsl modem

Cable Modem, 2 IP's on different Subnets

Midpoint connecton sharing / teaming software Nexland ISBPro dual-wan router CompexNetPassage 15 Infinite Scalable Parallel Processing Broadband Router

Two broadband Internet Service Providers

Midpoint connecton sharing / teaming software Nexland ISBPro dual-wan router CompexNetPassage 15 Infinite Scalable Parallel Processing Broadband Router

 

 

network diagrams for home computers