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When do you use generic router/switch/firewwall icons? &nbsp;When do you use the actual equipment pictoral icons (see graphics)<br />
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When do you use generic router/switch/firewwall icons?  When do you use the actual equipment pictoral icons (see graphics)




LAN/WAN Diagrams - When to use icons?  When to use Vendor Equipment Icons

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