Welcome! This series of pages explains essential networking concepts in a way that is relevant to medical engineering. Each topic is presented with definitions, healthcare-related examples, advantages and disadvantages, practical tips, and a high-level description of how to implement them (without technical code). Use the links below to navigate through the chapters.
Explore the physical and logical layouts of networks: point‑to‑point, star, extended star, full mesh, partial mesh, and legacy bus – with ASCII diagrams and practical applications.
Start learning →Understand hexadecimal, MAC address structure (OUI + NIC), unicast vs broadcast, and the security implications of MAC filtering. Includes Excel/LibreOffice conversion formulas.
Start learning →Learn how switches learn MAC addresses, build CAM tables, and forward frames intelligently – unlike hubs. Discover security aspects like promiscuous mode and MAC flooding.
Start learning →...short graphical pictures/notes about the discussed lab topics...
View graphical items... →Interactive simulation to practice switch behavior, MAC learning, and frame forwarding.
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