This document provides an introduction to data communication and transmission. It defines data and describes how data is communicated from a source to a receiver. It explains the components of a data communication system including the message, sender, receiver, medium, and protocols. Protocols are defined as sets of rules that govern communication and their functions like data sequencing, routing, formatting, flow control, error control, and security are described. The modes of data transmission - simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex - are defined. Serial and parallel transmission methods are also explained along with asynchronous and synchronous serial transmission types.
Routers connect different computer networks and forward data packets between them by reading the address information in each packet to determine the ultimate destination. A router contains a routing table with information about connected networks and uses this to determine the best path for packets to travel through multiple networks to reach their destination. There are two main types of routers: core routers connect different cities while edge routers connect users and hosts to networks.
Guided (wired) transmission media refers to methods of transmitting data signals along a guided path like cabling systems. The main types of guided media are twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and optical fiber. Twisted pair cable uses two insulated copper wires arranged in a spiral to transmit analog and digital signals over short distances. Coaxial cable consists of a copper conductor surrounded by insulation and shielding layers to support transmission over longer distances and more connections than twisted pair. Optical fiber uses glass core and cladding layers to transmit data using light signals over even longer distances with high bandwidth.
This document provides an introduction to data communication and networking. It discusses analog and digital data, data communication, data flow including simplex, half-duplex and full-duplex, and modems. It also covers local area networks, metropolitan area networks, wide area networks, network topologies including linear bus, star, tree and others. Finally, it discusses the OSI model and considerations for data communication networks including performance, consistency, reliability and recovery.
Reference models in Networks: OSI & TCP/IPMukesh Chinta
The document discusses reference models and the OSI reference model. It provides details on:
- The need for a reference model to standardize network components and layer functions to promote interoperability.
- The OSI reference model, approved in 1984, which divides communication problems into seven layers to aid in network interconnection.
- Each of the seven layers of the OSI model, describing their functions and responsibilities for moving data through the network.
This document discusses different types of computer network switching, including circuit switching, packet switching, and virtual circuit switching. Circuit switching establishes a dedicated connection between nodes for the duration of a call. Packet switching divides messages into packets that are routed independently through a network on a first-come, first-served basis without dedicated connections. Virtual circuit switching combines aspects of circuit switching and packet switching by establishing paths for packets through a three-phase process of setup, data transfer using local addressing, and teardown.
Hub, switch, router, bridge & and repeaterMaksudujjaman
This document provides descriptions of various networking devices including hubs, switches, routers, bridges, and repeaters. It explains that hubs connect multiple devices but do not filter data or determine the best path for data packets. Switches maintain a list of network addresses and transmit data packets to the correct port, allowing for faster transmission speeds than hubs. Routers route data packets based on IP addresses and connect local and wide area networks. Bridges divide large networks into smaller segments and connect different network types/architectures. Repeaters regenerate weak signals to extend transmission distances but do not amplify signals.
GPRS Architecture and its components are covered extensively.
The slides give a little information about gprs and also gets into deeper explanation of its architecture.
These slides cover the fundamentals of data communication & networking. It covers all data types which are used in communication of data over transmission medium. It is useful for engineering students & also for the candidates who want to master data communication & computer networking.
Routers connect different computer networks and forward data packets between them by reading the address information in each packet to determine the ultimate destination. A router contains a routing table with information about connected networks and uses this to determine the best path for packets to travel through multiple networks to reach their destination. There are two main types of routers: core routers connect different cities while edge routers connect users and hosts to networks.
Guided (wired) transmission media refers to methods of transmitting data signals along a guided path like cabling systems. The main types of guided media are twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and optical fiber. Twisted pair cable uses two insulated copper wires arranged in a spiral to transmit analog and digital signals over short distances. Coaxial cable consists of a copper conductor surrounded by insulation and shielding layers to support transmission over longer distances and more connections than twisted pair. Optical fiber uses glass core and cladding layers to transmit data using light signals over even longer distances with high bandwidth.
This document provides an introduction to data communication and networking. It discusses analog and digital data, data communication, data flow including simplex, half-duplex and full-duplex, and modems. It also covers local area networks, metropolitan area networks, wide area networks, network topologies including linear bus, star, tree and others. Finally, it discusses the OSI model and considerations for data communication networks including performance, consistency, reliability and recovery.
Reference models in Networks: OSI & TCP/IPMukesh Chinta
The document discusses reference models and the OSI reference model. It provides details on:
- The need for a reference model to standardize network components and layer functions to promote interoperability.
- The OSI reference model, approved in 1984, which divides communication problems into seven layers to aid in network interconnection.
- Each of the seven layers of the OSI model, describing their functions and responsibilities for moving data through the network.
This document discusses different types of computer network switching, including circuit switching, packet switching, and virtual circuit switching. Circuit switching establishes a dedicated connection between nodes for the duration of a call. Packet switching divides messages into packets that are routed independently through a network on a first-come, first-served basis without dedicated connections. Virtual circuit switching combines aspects of circuit switching and packet switching by establishing paths for packets through a three-phase process of setup, data transfer using local addressing, and teardown.
Hub, switch, router, bridge & and repeaterMaksudujjaman
This document provides descriptions of various networking devices including hubs, switches, routers, bridges, and repeaters. It explains that hubs connect multiple devices but do not filter data or determine the best path for data packets. Switches maintain a list of network addresses and transmit data packets to the correct port, allowing for faster transmission speeds than hubs. Routers route data packets based on IP addresses and connect local and wide area networks. Bridges divide large networks into smaller segments and connect different network types/architectures. Repeaters regenerate weak signals to extend transmission distances but do not amplify signals.
GPRS Architecture and its components are covered extensively.
The slides give a little information about gprs and also gets into deeper explanation of its architecture.
These slides cover the fundamentals of data communication & networking. It covers all data types which are used in communication of data over transmission medium. It is useful for engineering students & also for the candidates who want to master data communication & computer networking.
The data link layer, or layer 2, is the second layer of the seven-layer OSI model of computer networking. This layer is the protocol layer that transfers data between adjacent network nodes in a wide area network (WAN) or between nodes on the same local area network (LAN) segment.
This document provides an overview of data communication systems and computer networks. It discusses the key components of a data communication system including the message, sender, receiver, transmission medium, and protocols. It then describes different data transmission modes such as simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex. The document also covers computer network types including LANs, MANs, and WANs, as well as network topologies like mesh, star, bus, and ring configurations. Finally, it discusses some common uses of computer networks for businesses and homes.
This document discusses various networking devices used to connect electronic devices and share resources in a computer network. It describes network interface cards (NICs) that provide the physical interface between a computer and cabling. It also covers repeaters that regenerate signals to extend distances, modems that modulate and demodulate signals for internet connections, hubs and switches that connect multiple devices either by broadcasting or selectively forwarding, bridges that segment networks while filtering traffic, and routers that intelligently connect different network types and choose optimal paths between them. The document provides details on the function and layer (physical, data link, network) of operation for each type of networking device.
Synchronous and Asynchronous TransmissionAdeel Rasheed
Synchronous communication requires that the transmitting and receiving devices have synchronized clocks running at the same rate to allow data to flow continuously in blocks or frames in a full duplex mode, making it efficient and reliable for transferring large amounts of data, as is used for chat rooms, video calls, and phone conversations. In asynchronous transmission, data is sent intermittently without an external clock, flowing in a half duplex mode one byte at a time, generally with 8 data bits plus a start and stop bit, and is used for letters, emails, television, and radio.
This presentation is about the introduction to network switch layer technology. A network switch is a device tha is used to connect different segments over the network.This ppt includes introduction to switch,types of switches or layer specification,advantages and disadvantages of switch..
I hope it will be very helpful for the engineering students and the others who are interested to search in deep about network switch.
The Presentation is as per the syllabus of the subject ”Digital Communication” of B.E. VIth Semester of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra, India
Contents are
Digital Communication System
Line Coding
Scrambling
This document provides an introduction to switching systems. It discusses how telecommunication networks allow entities like computers and humans to transfer information over long distances. The key components of a communication switching system are end systems, transmission systems, switching systems, and signaling. The document traces the historical development of switching technologies from human operators to modern digital systems. It also covers various telephone networks, criteria for network design like grade of service, and different switching approaches like centralized and hierarchical systems.
Modem is a network device that enables a computer to transfer data from telephone lines to computers and computers to telephone lines.
The word modem is derived from modulator and demodulator.
Modem performs modulation and demodulation.
A network switch is a telecommunications device that receives messages and sends them to their intended destinations. It connects network segments or devices and forwards data to one or multiple targets that need to receive it. Switches operate at the data link layer to process and forward data, unlike hubs but similar to routers. They improve network performance by reducing broadcast domains and using hardware to map ports to device addresses.
This document defines and describes several common computer networking devices. It explains that network interface cards allow computers to connect to networks by providing a physical connection and MAC address. Hubs broadcast all data to all ports, while switches only send data to the targeted port, improving efficiency. Bridges separate traffic on connected network segments. Routers connect dissimilar networks and make routing decisions. Gateways convert between data formats. Repeaters receive and retransmit signals to extend range. Modems convert digital data to analog signals for telephone line transmission. Media converters connect different cabling types. Wireless access points provide connections to wireless networks.
Transmission media are located below the physical layer and are used to transmit signals representing data. There are two main types of transmission media: guided media (wired), which provide a conduit for transmission, and unguided media (wireless), which transmit via electromagnetic waves without a physical pathway. Common guided media include twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber-optic cable. Unguided media include radio waves, microwaves, and infrared. Each type of transmission media has different characteristics that determine its suitable uses.
This document discusses various approaches to improving TCP performance over mobile networks. It describes Indirect TCP, Snooping TCP, Mobile TCP, optimizations like fast retransmit/recovery and transmission freezing, and transaction-oriented TCP. Each approach is summarized in terms of its key mechanisms, advantages, and disadvantages. Overall, the document evaluates different ways TCP has been adapted to better support mobility and address challenges like frequent disconnections, packet losses during handovers, and high bit error rates over wireless links.
Data communication involves the transmission of electronic data between nodes through a communication medium. There are several fundamental principles and basic elements of a communication system. The principles include delivery of data to the correct destination, accuracy of the data, and timely delivery. The basic elements are the message, sender, medium, receiver, and protocols. Common wired media include twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable. Wireless media include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks. Protocols like TCP/IP govern how devices communicate by handling delivery and addressing. Data can be transmitted in analog or digital form.
This document provides an overview of cellular networks. It discusses key concepts like cells, base stations, frequency reuse, and multiple access methods. It describes how location of mobile devices is managed through location updating and paging. It also covers handoff which allows active calls to continue seamlessly as users move between different cells.
1) Peer-to-peer protocols allow for the transfer of data between layers, with lower layers exchanging protocol data units to transfer service data units to the destination layer.
2) Service models for peer-to-peer protocols can be either connection-oriented, requiring connection establishment, or connectionless, simply sending data units independently.
3) Reliability and sequencing of data transfer can be provided through error detection and retransmission protocols.
This document discusses different modes of data transmission including parallel transmission, serial transmission, asynchronous transmission, and synchronous transmission. Parallel transmission transmits all bits simultaneously but requires multiple wires, while serial transmission transmits bits one after the other on a single wire. Asynchronous transmission uses start and stop bits but does not require synchronization, while synchronous transmission transmits data in a continuous stream under a common clock and provides higher speeds without start/stop bits.
The document provides an overview of basic networking concepts including computer networks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), common LAN topologies, LAN transmission methods, LAN infrastructure devices, common network cabling, Ethernet, and network models like OSI and TCP/IP. It describes key aspects of each layer in the OSI model from application to network layer.
The document provides information on basic grammar structures including noun classes, types of pronouns, verbs, verbals and verbal phrases, and functions of nouns. It discusses concepts like count vs. non-count nouns, singular and plural verbs, subject-verb agreement, and participles. Examples are given to illustrate rules for verbs agreeing with compound subjects, collective nouns, and subjects joined by coordinating conjunctions. Gerunds, infinitives, and their functions are also outlined.
The document contains seating arrangements for a CAT-I examination taking place on August 28, 2013 from 8:30-10:00 across 6 rooms (SJT 301-305, 315, 324, 401-402). It lists the roll numbers of students assigned to specific seats in each room organized by row and column.
The data link layer, or layer 2, is the second layer of the seven-layer OSI model of computer networking. This layer is the protocol layer that transfers data between adjacent network nodes in a wide area network (WAN) or between nodes on the same local area network (LAN) segment.
This document provides an overview of data communication systems and computer networks. It discusses the key components of a data communication system including the message, sender, receiver, transmission medium, and protocols. It then describes different data transmission modes such as simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex. The document also covers computer network types including LANs, MANs, and WANs, as well as network topologies like mesh, star, bus, and ring configurations. Finally, it discusses some common uses of computer networks for businesses and homes.
This document discusses various networking devices used to connect electronic devices and share resources in a computer network. It describes network interface cards (NICs) that provide the physical interface between a computer and cabling. It also covers repeaters that regenerate signals to extend distances, modems that modulate and demodulate signals for internet connections, hubs and switches that connect multiple devices either by broadcasting or selectively forwarding, bridges that segment networks while filtering traffic, and routers that intelligently connect different network types and choose optimal paths between them. The document provides details on the function and layer (physical, data link, network) of operation for each type of networking device.
Synchronous and Asynchronous TransmissionAdeel Rasheed
Synchronous communication requires that the transmitting and receiving devices have synchronized clocks running at the same rate to allow data to flow continuously in blocks or frames in a full duplex mode, making it efficient and reliable for transferring large amounts of data, as is used for chat rooms, video calls, and phone conversations. In asynchronous transmission, data is sent intermittently without an external clock, flowing in a half duplex mode one byte at a time, generally with 8 data bits plus a start and stop bit, and is used for letters, emails, television, and radio.
This presentation is about the introduction to network switch layer technology. A network switch is a device tha is used to connect different segments over the network.This ppt includes introduction to switch,types of switches or layer specification,advantages and disadvantages of switch..
I hope it will be very helpful for the engineering students and the others who are interested to search in deep about network switch.
The Presentation is as per the syllabus of the subject ”Digital Communication” of B.E. VIth Semester of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra, India
Contents are
Digital Communication System
Line Coding
Scrambling
This document provides an introduction to switching systems. It discusses how telecommunication networks allow entities like computers and humans to transfer information over long distances. The key components of a communication switching system are end systems, transmission systems, switching systems, and signaling. The document traces the historical development of switching technologies from human operators to modern digital systems. It also covers various telephone networks, criteria for network design like grade of service, and different switching approaches like centralized and hierarchical systems.
Modem is a network device that enables a computer to transfer data from telephone lines to computers and computers to telephone lines.
The word modem is derived from modulator and demodulator.
Modem performs modulation and demodulation.
A network switch is a telecommunications device that receives messages and sends them to their intended destinations. It connects network segments or devices and forwards data to one or multiple targets that need to receive it. Switches operate at the data link layer to process and forward data, unlike hubs but similar to routers. They improve network performance by reducing broadcast domains and using hardware to map ports to device addresses.
This document defines and describes several common computer networking devices. It explains that network interface cards allow computers to connect to networks by providing a physical connection and MAC address. Hubs broadcast all data to all ports, while switches only send data to the targeted port, improving efficiency. Bridges separate traffic on connected network segments. Routers connect dissimilar networks and make routing decisions. Gateways convert between data formats. Repeaters receive and retransmit signals to extend range. Modems convert digital data to analog signals for telephone line transmission. Media converters connect different cabling types. Wireless access points provide connections to wireless networks.
Transmission media are located below the physical layer and are used to transmit signals representing data. There are two main types of transmission media: guided media (wired), which provide a conduit for transmission, and unguided media (wireless), which transmit via electromagnetic waves without a physical pathway. Common guided media include twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber-optic cable. Unguided media include radio waves, microwaves, and infrared. Each type of transmission media has different characteristics that determine its suitable uses.
This document discusses various approaches to improving TCP performance over mobile networks. It describes Indirect TCP, Snooping TCP, Mobile TCP, optimizations like fast retransmit/recovery and transmission freezing, and transaction-oriented TCP. Each approach is summarized in terms of its key mechanisms, advantages, and disadvantages. Overall, the document evaluates different ways TCP has been adapted to better support mobility and address challenges like frequent disconnections, packet losses during handovers, and high bit error rates over wireless links.
Data communication involves the transmission of electronic data between nodes through a communication medium. There are several fundamental principles and basic elements of a communication system. The principles include delivery of data to the correct destination, accuracy of the data, and timely delivery. The basic elements are the message, sender, medium, receiver, and protocols. Common wired media include twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable. Wireless media include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks. Protocols like TCP/IP govern how devices communicate by handling delivery and addressing. Data can be transmitted in analog or digital form.
This document provides an overview of cellular networks. It discusses key concepts like cells, base stations, frequency reuse, and multiple access methods. It describes how location of mobile devices is managed through location updating and paging. It also covers handoff which allows active calls to continue seamlessly as users move between different cells.
1) Peer-to-peer protocols allow for the transfer of data between layers, with lower layers exchanging protocol data units to transfer service data units to the destination layer.
2) Service models for peer-to-peer protocols can be either connection-oriented, requiring connection establishment, or connectionless, simply sending data units independently.
3) Reliability and sequencing of data transfer can be provided through error detection and retransmission protocols.
This document discusses different modes of data transmission including parallel transmission, serial transmission, asynchronous transmission, and synchronous transmission. Parallel transmission transmits all bits simultaneously but requires multiple wires, while serial transmission transmits bits one after the other on a single wire. Asynchronous transmission uses start and stop bits but does not require synchronization, while synchronous transmission transmits data in a continuous stream under a common clock and provides higher speeds without start/stop bits.
The document provides an overview of basic networking concepts including computer networks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), common LAN topologies, LAN transmission methods, LAN infrastructure devices, common network cabling, Ethernet, and network models like OSI and TCP/IP. It describes key aspects of each layer in the OSI model from application to network layer.
The document provides information on basic grammar structures including noun classes, types of pronouns, verbs, verbals and verbal phrases, and functions of nouns. It discusses concepts like count vs. non-count nouns, singular and plural verbs, subject-verb agreement, and participles. Examples are given to illustrate rules for verbs agreeing with compound subjects, collective nouns, and subjects joined by coordinating conjunctions. Gerunds, infinitives, and their functions are also outlined.
The document contains seating arrangements for a CAT-I examination taking place on August 28, 2013 from 8:30-10:00 across 6 rooms (SJT 301-305, 315, 324, 401-402). It lists the roll numbers of students assigned to specific seats in each room organized by row and column.
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The document discusses information system architecture, data structures, data analysis, data validation, and database management systems. It provides examples of common data structures like arrays and linked lists. It also describes different methods of data validation such as format checks, range checks, and uniqueness checks. Finally, it outlines key features of database management systems including querying, backup and replication, rule enforcement, and security.
The document provides links to video lectures on multiplication techniques involving bases of 10, 20, and 50. It also includes videos on multiplying multi-digit numbers. There are also sections on division, approximation, ratio comparison, squaring numbers using different bases, cubing numbers, and some miscellaneous math problems. The document serves as a reference for learning different multiplication, division, and number operations through online video tutorials.
This prospectus introduces the Accounting Accuracy Methodology (AAM), a patented technology available for licensing. The AAM determines the accuracy of financial statements using a comprehensive account reconciliation process involving nine different reconciliation methods. These methods cover transactional and non-transactional interactions between ledger accounts and supporting documents. The AAM provides a unique way to measure and improve financial statement accuracy that is not available in other accounting software. It represents a breakthrough opportunity for any company that licenses it.
This document provides an introduction to learning how to introduce yourself and ask personal questions in English. It includes lessons on topics like countries and nationalities, verbs to be, questions words, yes/no and wh-questions, pronouns, sample dialogues, and homework on practicing self-introductions and asking others questions. The goal is to help students learn essential language and skills for having basic conversations in English.
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This document provides an overview of the Android operating system, including its history and versions. It is owned by Google and is an open-source, Linux-based OS used primarily in mobile devices. The document outlines the major versions of Android from 1.0 in 2008 to the current version, 4.4 KitKat. It also discusses topics like Android rooting, advantages and disadvantages of the OS, market share of smartphones using Android, and the future of Android.
This document provides an overview of computers including:
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- General purpose computers can solve many types of problems, while special purpose computers are designed to solve specific problems through dedicated programming. Servers are computers designed to share resources over a network.
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This document provides an overview of a grammar class that compares and contrasts the past simple and past continuous tenses. It includes a plan for the class which is to cover regular and irregular past simple verbs, the past continuous tense, and the differences between the two tenses. It concludes with examples to illustrate when to use the past simple versus past continuous.
The document discusses computer memory and its types. It explains that memory is required to store data and instructions before, during, and after processing by the CPU. There are two main types of memory: primary and secondary. Primary memory (RAM and ROM) is high-speed volatile memory that is used for temporary storage and processing. Secondary memory (hard disks, optical disks, magnetic tapes, etc.) is non-volatile storage for long-term storage and retrieval of data. The document provides details about different types of primary and secondary storage, their characteristics, uses, and examples.
The document discusses different types of network topologies and communication protocols. It describes several physical network topologies including linear bus, star, ring, tree, mesh, and hierarchical. It explains the advantages and disadvantages of each topology. The document also discusses logical topology and covers the key elements of communication protocols including syntax, semantics, and timing. It describes several roles of protocols such as data sequencing, routing, flow control, and error control. Finally, it provides an overview of the OSI reference model and its seven layers.
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This document provides examples and explanations of the uses of common auxiliary verbs in English grammar: to have, to do, and modal verbs.
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An ERP system is an integrated software that allows a company to manage core business processes in a single system. It aims to integrate all departments and functions across a company onto a single computer system that can serve all those different departments' particular needs. The document discusses why companies implement ERP systems, including to support business goals, integrate systems and processes, lower costs and empower employees. It also outlines the key steps for a successful ERP implementation: defining requirements, designing the system, building the system, transitioning to the new system, and supporting ongoing use of the system. People, processes, and technology all need to be considered for a successful implementation.
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2. A history of early calculating devices like the abacus, Napier's bones, and Pascal's calculator, leading up to punched cards and Charles Babbage's engines.
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3. The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model breaks network communication into seven layers to standardize how different devices connect and exchange information.
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This document discusses data communication and networks. It defines data communication as the process of transferring data electronically from one place to another. The basic elements are a sender, receiver, and medium. Communication protocols establish rules for exchanging information and perform functions like data sequencing, routing, flow control, and error control. Data transmission can be digital, analog, asynchronous, or synchronous. Wired transmission media include twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber optics, while wireless includes radio waves, microwaves, and infrared.
CND_22634_UNIT1_MSBTE_Computer network and Data CommunicationPranoti Doke
1.1 Data communication and its
characteristics
1.2 Components of data communication Transmitter, Receiver, Medium, Message, Protocol. Standards, Standard organizations. Basic block diagram of data communication system
1.3 Data Transmission: Serial, Parallel Synchronous, Asynchronous, Isochronous transmission
1.4 Transmission characteristics: Signaling rate, data rate, bit rate, baud rate
1.5 feed of computer networks, Network criteria, advantages of networking
1.6 Network topologies: Mesh, Star, Bus, Tree, Ring and Hybrid topologies - Schematic diagram, working, ad viint‹i disadvantages and applications
1.7 Network Classification:
Based on Transmission Technology
Point to-point, Multipoint, Broadcast
Based on physical size(scale):
PAN, BAN, LAN, MAN, WAN,VPN
based on Architecture: Peer to Peer, client Server, off a esC ent Se er over Peer-to-Peer Model.
Complete CHAPTER 3 Data Communication.pdfAmna Nawazish
CHAPTER 3
DATA COMMUNICATION
TERMINOLOGIES
DATA
COMMUNICATION
DATA COMMUNICATION
COMPONENTS OF THE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Message
Sender
Receiver
Medium
Protocol
STANDARDS
CHARACTERISTICS OF DATA TRANSMISSIONS
SIGNAL
TYPES OF SIGNAL
Analog Signals With Example
Characteristics Of Analog Signals
Amplitude
Frequency
Digital Signals With Examples
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANALOG AND DIGITAL SIGNAL
TRANSMISSION MODES (Asynchronous And Synchronous)
ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSMISSION WITH EXAMPLE
SYNCHRONOUS TRANSMISSION WITH EXAMPLE
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSMISSION
DIRECTION OF TRANSMISSION
Simplex Mode With Example, Advantages And Disadvantages
Half-Duplex Mode With Example, Advantages And Disadvantages
Full-Duplex Mode With Example, Advantages And Disadvantages
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TYPES OF TRANSMISSION MODES
DATA COMMUNICATION SPEED AND MEDIA
DATA COMMUNICATION SPEED
BANDWIDTH
Narrowband
Voice band
Broadband
DATA COMMUNICATION MEDIA
Twisted-Pair Cable With Reason for twisting
Coaxial Cable
Fiber Optics Cable With Advantages And Disadvantages
Microwaves
Terrestrial
Satellite
COMMUNICATION HARDWARE
MODEM
OSI MODEL
Application Layer
Presentation Layer
Session Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Data Link Layer
Physical Layer
DATA
The collection of raw facts and figures is called data. The word data is derived from the Latin language and it is plural of Datum. The text, numbers, symbols, images, voice, and video which are processed by computers and digital devices are called data. Data can be considered as unprocessed information.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is the process of sharing a message. A conversation between two people is an example of communication.
DATA COMMUNICATION
Data Communication is the process of transferring data electrically from one place to another. It is the process of exchange of data and information between two parties such as humans and electronic or computing devices.
COMPONENTS OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A Communication system has the following five components.
Message
It is the information or data to be communicated. Common forms of information include text, numbers, pictures, audio, and video.
Sender
It is the device that generates and sends a message. It can be a computer, telephone handset, etc.
Receiver
Any particular digital electronic device can receive data in form of a message. The location of receiving computer is generally different from the sending computer. Like the sender, it can also be a computer, telephone handset, etc.
Medium
It is the channel or path through which the message is carried from the sender to the receiver. Some examples include twisted-pair cable, coaxial cable, radio waves, etc.
Protocol
Protocols are the rules and procedures by which computers exchange data on the network. The sender and receiver follow the same protocols to communicate with each other. In other words, a protocol is an agreement between two parties or vendors, using communication devices.
STANDARDS
Standards are the set of rules for data communication that are needed for the exchange of information among devices. It is important to follow Standards that are created by various Standard Organizations like IEEE, ISO, ANSI, etc.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DATA TRANSMISSIONS
Data communication has several characteristics but some are discussed below:
1.Signal type
2.Transmission mode
3.Direction of transmission
1.SIGNAL
A signal is an electromagnetic or electrical current that carries data from one system or network to another.
TYPES OF SIGNAL
There are two types of signals discussed below:
Analog Signals
Analog signals are continuously varying signals or waves that change with time and are used to represent data.
Characteristics Of Analog Signals
Amplitude
The amplitude of a signal refers to the height of the signal. It is equal to the vertical distance from a given point on the waveform to the horizontal axis. It is measured in volts.
Frequency
Frequency refers to the number of periods in one second or the number of cycles per second. Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz).
Digital Signals
A digital signal is an electrical signal that is converted into a pattern of bits to represent a sequence of discrete values, at any given time.
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2. Data
Factual Information: information often in
the form of facts or figures obtained from
experiments or surveys, used as a basis for
making calculations or drawing
conclusions.
Information for computer processing:
information, e.g. numbers, text, images, &
sounds, in a form that is suitable for
storage in processing by a computer.
3. Data Communication/Transmission
Data communication refers to the exchange of data between a
source and a receiver.
Data communication is said to be local if communicating devices
are in the same building or a similarly restricted geographical area.
Data communication aims at the transfer of data and maintenance
of the data during the process but not the actual generation of the
information at the source and receiver.
The device that transmits the data is known as source and the
device that receives the transmitted data is known as receiver.
4. Components of Data Communication
System
1. Message: It is the information or data to be communicated. It can consist of
text, numbers, pictures, sound or video or any combination of these.
2. Sender: It is the device or computer that generates and sends the message.
3. Receiver: It is the device or computer that receives the message. The location
of receiver computer is generally different from the sender computer. The
distance between sender and receiver depends upon the types of network used
in between.
4. Medium: It is the channel or physical path through which the message is
carried from sender to the receiver.
o The medium can be wired like twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, fiber-optic cable
or wireless like laser, radio waves, and microwaves.
5. Protocol: It is a set of rules that govern the communication between the
devices.
o Both sender and receiver follow same protocols to communicate with each
other.
5. Protocol’s Functions
Data sequencing: It refers to breaking a long message into smaller
packets of fixed size.
o Data sequencing rules define the method of numbering packets to
detect loss or duplication of packets, and to correctly identify
packets, which belong to same message.
Data routing: Data routing defines the most efficient path between
the source and destination.
Data formatting: Data formatting rules define which group of bits or
characters within packet constitute data, control, addressing, or
other information.
6. Protocol’s Functions(cont)
Flow control: A communication protocol also prevents a fast sender from
overwhelming a slow receiver.
o It ensures resource sharing and protection against traffic congestion by
regulating the flow of data on communication lines.
Error control: These rules are designed to detect errors in messages and to ensure
transmission of correct messages.
o The most common method is to retransmit erroneous message block.
o In such a case, a block having error is discarded by the receiver and is
retransmitted by the sender.
7. Protocol’s Functions(cont)
Precedence and order of transmission: These rules ensure that all the nodes get a
chance to use the communication lines and other resources of the network
based on the priorities assigned to them.
Connection establishment and termination: These rules define how connections
are established, maintained and terminated when two nodes of a network want
to communicate with each other.
8. Protocol’s Functions(cont)
Data security: Providing data security and privacy is also built into most
communication software packages.
o It prevents access of data by unauthorized users.
Log information: Several communication software are designed to develop log
information, which consists of all jobs and data communications tasks that have
taken place.
o Such information may be used for charging the users of the network based on
their usage of the network resources.
9. Data Transmission Modes in Computer
Networks
The way in which data is transmitted from one place to another is called Data
Transmission Mode.
It is also called the Data Communication Mode.
It indicates the direction of flow of information.
Sometimes, data transmission modes are also called directional modes.
10. Types of Data Transmission Modes
Different types of data transmission modes are as follows:
Simplex mode
Half-duplex mode
Full-duplex mode
11. Simplex Mode
In simplex mode, data can flow in only one direction i.e. communication is
unidirectional.
In this mode, a sender can only send data and cannot receive it. Similarly, a
receiver can only receive data but cannot send it.
In simplex mode, it is not possible to confirm successful transmission of data.
It is also not possible to request the sender to re-transmit information.
Examples of simplex mode are loudspeaker, fire alarm system, television
broadcasting, television and remote, computer to printer, keyboard and monitor
etc.
13. Half-Duplex Mode
In half-duplex mode, data can flow in both directions but only in one direction at
a time.
In this mode, data is sent and received alternatively.
It is like a one-lane bridge where two-way traffic must give way in order to cross
the other.
The Internet browsing is an example of half duplex mode.
The user sends a request to a Web server for a web page. It means that
information flows from user's computer to the web server.
Web server receives the request and sends data of the requested page. The
data flows the Web server to the user's computer.
At a time a user can a request or receive the data of web page.
Example of half duplex is a walkie- talkie in which message is sent one at a time
and messages are sent in both the directions.
15. Full-Duplex Mode
In full duplex-mode, data can flow in both directions at the same
time i.e. it is bidirectional.
We can send as well as receive the data.
It is the fastest directional mode of data communication.
The telephone communication system is an example of full-duplex
communication mode. Two persons can talk & listen at the same
time.
Another example of fully-duplex mode in daily life is automobile
traffic on a two-lane road. The traffic can move in both directions at
the same time.
17. Data Transmission
Data transmission refers to the movement of data
in form of bits between two or more digital
devices.
This transfer of data takes place via some form of
transmission media (for example, coaxial cable,
fiber optics etc.)
19. Parallel Transmission
Definition: Within a computing or communication device, the distances between
different subunits are too short.
Thus, it is normal practice to transfer data between subunits using a separate wire
to carry each bit of data.
There are multiple wires connecting each sub-unit and data is exchanged using
a parallel transfer mode.
This mode of operation results in minimal delays in transferring each word.
20. Parallel Transmission(cont)
• In parallel transmission, all the bits of data are transmitted simultaneously on
separate communication lines.
• In order to transmit n bits, n wires or lines are used. Thus each bit has its own line.
• All n bits of one group are transmitted with each clock pulse from one device to
another i.e. multiple bits are sent with each clock pulse.
• Parallel transmission is used for short distance communication.
• As shown in the fig, eight separate wires are used to transmit 8 bit data from
sender to receiver.
22. Pros & Cons of Parallel Transmission
Advantage of parallel transmission
It is speedy way of transmitting data as multiple bits are transmitted
simultaneously with a single clock pulse.
Disadvantage of parallel transmission
It is costly method of data transmission as it requires n lines to
transmit n bits at the same time.
23. Serial Transmission
Definition: When transferring data between two physically separate
devices, especially if the separation is more than a few kilometers,
for reasons of cost, it is more economical to use a single pair of lines.
Data is transmitted as a single bit at a time using a fixed time
interval for each bit.
This mode of transmission is known as bit-serial transmission.
24. Serial Transmission(cont)
• In serial transmission, the various bits of data are transmitted serially one after the
other.
• It requires only one communication line rather than n lines to transmit data from
sender to receiver.
• Thus all the bits of data are transmitted on single line in serial fashion.
• In serial transmission, only single bit is sent with each clock pulse.
• As shown in fig., suppose an 8-bit data 11001010 is to be sent from source to
destination. Then least significant bit (LSB) i.e. 0 will be transmitted first followed by other
bits. The most significant bit (MSB) i.e. 1 will be transmitted in the end via single
communication line.
• The internal circuitry of computer transmits data in parallel fashion. So in order to
change this parallel data into serial data, conversion devices are used.
• These conversion devices convert the parallel data into serial data at the sender side
so that it can be transmitted over single line.
25. Serial Transmission(cont)
On receiver side, serial data received is again converted to parallel form so that
the interval circuitry of computer can accept it.
Serial transmission is used for long distance communication.
26. Pros & Cons of Serial Transmission
Advantage of Serial Transmission
Use of single communication line reduces the transmission line cost
by the factor of n as compared to parallel transmission.
Disadvantages of Serial Transmission
1. Use of conversion devices at source and destination end may
lead to increase in overall transmission cost.
2. This method is slower as compared to parallel transmission as bits
are transmitted serially one after the other.
27. Types of Serial Transmission
There are two types of serial transmission-synchronous and
asynchronous both these transmissions use 'Bit synchronization'
Bit Synchronization is a function that is required to determine when
the beginning and end of the data transmission occurs.
Bit synchronization helps the receiving computer to know when
data begin and end during a transmission.
Therefore bit synchronization provides timing control.
28. Asynchronous Transmission
Asynchronous transmission sends only one character at a time where a
character is either a letter of the alphabet or number or control character
i.e. it sends one byte of data at a time.
• Bit synchronization between two devices is made possible using start
bit and stop bit.
• Start bit indicates the beginning of data i.e. alerts the receiver to the arrival
of new group of bits. A start bit usually 0 is added to the beginning of each
byte.
• Stop bit indicates the end of data i.e. to let the receiver know that byte is
finished, one or more additional bits are appended to the end of the byte.
These bits, usually 1s are called stop bits.
29. Asynchronous Transmission(cont)
Addition of start and stop increase the number of data bits. Hence
more bandwidth is consumed in asynchronous transmission.
• There is idle time between the transmissions of different data bytes.
This idle time is also known as Gap
• The gap or idle time can be of varying intervals. This mechanism is
called Asynchronous, because at byte level sender and receiver need
not to be synchronized. But within each byte, receiver must be
synchronized with the incoming bit stream.
30. Application of Asynchronous
Transmission1. Asynchronous transmission is well suited for keyboard type-terminals and paper
tape devices.
The advantage of this method is that it does not require any local storage at the
terminal or the computer as transmission takes place character by character.
2. Asynchronous transmission is best suited to Internet traffic in which
information is transmitted in short bursts.
This type of transmission is used by modems.
31. Advantages of Asynchronous
Transmission1. This method of data transmission is cheaper in cost as compared to
synchronous e.g. If lines are short, asynchronous transmission is better,
because line cost would be low and idle time will not be expensive.
2. In this approach each individual character is complete in itself, therefore if
character is corrupted during transmission, its successor and predecessor
character will not be affected.
3. It is possible to transmit signals from sources having different bit rates.
4. The transmission can start as soon as data byte to be transmitted becomes
available.
5. Moreover, this mode of data transmission in easy to implement.
32. Disadvantages of Asynchronous
Transmission
1. This method is less efficient and slower than synchronous
transmission due to the overhead of extra bits and insertion of gaps
into bit stream.
2. Successful transmission inevitably depends on the recognition of the
start bits. These bits can be missed or corrupted.
33. Synchronous Transmission
Synchronous transmission does not use start and stop bits.
In this method bit stream is combined into longer frames that may contain
multiple bytes.
There is no gap between the various bytes in the data stream.
34. Synchronous Transmission(cont)
In the absence of start & stop bits, bit synchronization is established
between sender & receiver by 'timing' the transmission of each bit.
Since the various bytes are placed on the link without any gap, it is
the responsibility of receiver to separate the bit stream into bytes so
as to reconstruct the original information.
In order to receive the data error free, the receiver and sender
operates at the same clock frequency.
35. Application of Synchronous Transmission
Synchronous transmission is used for high speed communication
between computers.
Advantages of Synchronous Transmission
1. This method is faster as compared to asynchronous as there are no
extra bits (start bit & stop bit) and also there is no gap between the
individual data bytes.
Disadvantages of Synchronous Transmission
1. It is costly as compared to asynchronous method. It requires local buffer
storage at the two ends of line to assemble blocks and it also requires
accurately synchronized clocks at both ends. This lead to increase in the
cost.
2. The sender and receiver have to operate at the same clock frequency.
This requires proper synchronization which makes the system
complicated.