2.1 Homelink Network Topology

Network Map

Technical Terms

• WAN: “Wide Area Network”: External Network from Quickline, exposed to publicity.
• LAN: “Local Area Network”: Internal, domestic Network, Devices can interact
• OTO: “Optical Terminal Outlet”: Converts the optical fibre signal into electrical signals
• Modem: Connects the home with Quickline
• Router: Distributes internet connection wired and wireless
• Switch: Multiplies internet ports, located in the basement
• Ethernet: Wired internet connection
• WiFi/WLAN: Wireless internet connection
• WiFi 5/6: WiFi Generation specification
• Cat 5/5e/6/6a: Category of ethernet cable (defines max. speed and quality)
• NAS: “Network Attached Storage” accessible to everyone within LAN
• Homelink: Common Name for the LAN
• Ethernet Backhaul Mesh: 2 Routers cooperate (mesh) through a wired connection.
• UG, EG, OG, DG: Level description starting from UG = Basement till DG = Top floor
• IP-Address: A 12-digit number sequence assigned to a device to locate it within network