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In many networks, the logical and physical designs can look very similar. &nbsp;But the support for VLANs on switches allows them to differ, and sometimes they do -- radiacally.<br />
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A physical layout is going to be in terms of devices, and cables connecting them. &nbsp;A logical layout is going to be in terms of subnets and gateways connecting (or separating...) them.<br />
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In many networks, the logical and physical designs can look very similar.  But the support for VLANs on switches allows them to differ, and sometimes they do -- radiacally.

A physical layout is going to be in terms of devices, and cables connecting them.  A logical layout is going to be in terms of subnets and gateways connecting (or separating...) them.



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n designing a network, is there a big difference in logical design and physical design - where would I find a good illustration of both?
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n designing a network, is there a big difference in logical design and physical design - where would I find a good illustration of both?

network design question - is there a big diff between logical and physical

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.