LAN Environment

Building a LAN Model

You build a LAN network model as described in Chapter 2, "User Interface Features," - either by dragging and dropping LAN equipment models from the LAN palette (Figure 4.15) or by selecting and positioning equipment models from the Drawing Panel pop-up menu. Remember that NIC models (within other devices) can only be connected to Transmission Media models and vice versa. And every NIC that is to participate in a simulation must have one and only one two-way arc attached to it. You must also ensure that all models on the same LAN are running the same MAC protocol and that, where applicable, all models are enabled with the same network protocol and possess valid network addresses.

Figure 4.15: LAN Palette

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