NGN - Akash Unit 1 and 2
NGN - Akash Unit 1 and 2
and software, configuring Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize traffic, and
ensuring adequate network security measures are in place.
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Q5. (b) Explain about LAN topolgies and technologies?
within a
Ans. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that connects devices
a
small geographic area, such as an office building, a school, or a home. LANs provide
way for devices to communicate and share resources, such as printers and files, within
a local area. Bus
There are several LAN topologies and technologies that are commonly used,
including:
(a) Bus Topology: A bus topology is a LAN configuration in which all devices are
connected to a single communication line, called a bus. Data transmitted by any device
UNIT - III
is sent to all other devices on the network, and each device is responsible for detecting Q.6. (a) Explain frame based MPLS. (6.5)
and receiving its own data. Ans. Frame-based MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) is a network technology
or
(b) Star Topology: In a star topology, all devices are connected to a central hub
then used for packet switching that uses labels to efficiently route data packets through
switch. Data transmitted by any device is sent to the central hub or switch, which a network. In frame-based MPLS, each packet is assigned a label when it enters the
sends the data to the destination device. This topology is commonly used in enterprise network, which is used to determine the best path for the packet to take through the
networks because it provides centralized management and control. network.
in which ail devices are
(c) Ring Topology: A ring topology is a LAN configuraticnthe The process of forwarding packets in frame-based MPLS involves the following
connected in a ring, with data transmitted from one device to next until it reaches steps:
its destination. This topology provides high levels of fault tolerance, as data can still be (i) Label Assignment: When a packet enters the MPLS network, a label is
transmitted even if one device fails. assigned to the packet. The label is typically a 32-bit value that identifes the packet
(d) Mesh Topology: A mesh topology is a LAN configuration in which all devices and its destination.
are interconnected with multiple paths between each device. This topology provides (ii) Label Distribution: The label is distributed to all routers in the network that
high levels of redundancy and fault tolerance, but can be complex to manage. need to handle the packet. This allows each router to know the path the packet should
LAN technologies are used to transmit data between devices in a LAN, and may take through the network.
include:
Ethernet: Ethernet is the most common LAN technology, which uses a wi (Gii) Label Switching: When a packet reaches a router in the network, the label
is used to determine the next hop for the packet. The label is then swapped with a nev
connection to transmit data between devices. Ethernet networks can operate at dittero label that corresponds to the next hop router.
speeds, from 10Mbps to 100Gbps. (iv) Packet Forwarding: The packet is then forwarded to the next hop router
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is a wireless LAN technology that uscs radio waves to transmit based on the new label.
between dovices. Wi-Fi networks operate at diferent frequencies and speeds, witn Frame-based MPLS is particularly useful for high-speed, low-latency networks,
most com1non standard being 802.11. as it can quickly and efficiently route packets through the network. It is also useful for
Token Ring: Token Ring is a LAN technology in which devices are connectony traffc engineering, as it allows network administrators to specify the paths that
ring and use a token to transmit data between devices. This technology is less con types of traffic should take through the network. certain
used than Ethernet and W1-Fi.