A logical or physical network diagram. When diagramming your network, you’ll choose one of the two—logical or physical—to map your system. A network topology. A topology consists of the physical and ...

For example, a physical diagram shows the locations and connections of the hardware devices, while a logical diagram shows the network functions and protocols.

To make your network diagram understandable and consistent, you should follow some standards and best practices. For example, you should use standard network symbols and icons that are widely ...