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Network Planning
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This section provides information in preparation for organizing and
configuring your network. Planning involves the following topics:
D
Planning the Topology
D
Planning Prerequisites
D
Clusters
D
Plan the node numbers and node IDs (names) for the NetRunner
nodes
D
Channel prioritization across the Wide Area Network (WAN) link
Network Topologies
In the following pages, several topologies are discussed. Due to the flexibility
of the unit, one or all of the following topologies are supported by your
network:
NetRunner Model
Topology
75E
500ET
1000E
2000E,ED
Point-to-Point
X
X
X
X
String
X
1
X
X
X
Star, Distributed Star
X
1
X
X
X
Mesh, Delta, Ring: looped
networks
(i.e., closed loops)
X
1
X
X
X
1
Frame relay applications only.
MICOM recommends that you work with your MICOM Certified Distributor
to ensure that the NetRunner unit meets the requirements of your network
in the most effective and costefficient manner.