The document provides an overview of data communication and computer networks. It discusses the key components of data communication including senders, receivers, transmission media, messages, and protocols. It then describes different types of network connections and topologies including point-to-point, multipoint, bus, star, ring, mesh, and hybrid networks. Finally, it discusses network classification based on scale, including local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). The document also covers protocols, standards, and reference models like OSI and TCP/IP.
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.
What is Computer Network? What is Networking? Application of Networks. Network criteria. Types of Network. LAN, MAN, WAN, Workstation, Workgroup, Domain.
TCP/IP have 5 layers, whereas OSI model have 7 layers in its Model. TCP/IP is known for the secured connection and comunication. I have explained all functions and definitions of layers in TCP/IP Model
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.
The document discusses the OSI model, which is a standard framework for network communication. It divides network architecture into seven layers: physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application. Each layer only communicates with the layers directly above and below it and has a specific set of functions. This layered approach makes networks easier to design, troubleshoot, and maintain when changes are made. The physical layer deals with physical connections and bit transmission. The data link layer organizes bits into frames and controls flow. The network layer decides how data moves between networks. Higher layers ensure reliable and secure delivery of data between applications.
The document discusses network models including the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite. The OSI model has 7 layers - physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application layers. Each layer has a specific function in communication. Similarly, the TCP/IP protocol suite has 5 layers that correspond to the OSI layers - physical, data link, network, transport, and application. The document also discusses different types of addresses used in networking including physical, logical, port, and specific addresses.
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.
Ethernet is a family of networking technologies commonly used in LANs, MANs and WANs. It was first standardized in 1983 at 10 Mbps and has since been updated to support higher speeds up to 10 Gbps. Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps using the same frame format as standard Ethernet. Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1 Gbps while maintaining compatibility. Ten-Gigabit Ethernet operates at 10 Gbps while keeping the same frame format as prior standards.
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.
What is Computer Network? What is Networking? Application of Networks. Network criteria. Types of Network. LAN, MAN, WAN, Workstation, Workgroup, Domain.
TCP/IP have 5 layers, whereas OSI model have 7 layers in its Model. TCP/IP is known for the secured connection and comunication. I have explained all functions and definitions of layers in TCP/IP Model
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.
The document discusses the OSI model, which is a standard framework for network communication. It divides network architecture into seven layers: physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application. Each layer only communicates with the layers directly above and below it and has a specific set of functions. This layered approach makes networks easier to design, troubleshoot, and maintain when changes are made. The physical layer deals with physical connections and bit transmission. The data link layer organizes bits into frames and controls flow. The network layer decides how data moves between networks. Higher layers ensure reliable and secure delivery of data between applications.
The document discusses network models including the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite. The OSI model has 7 layers - physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application layers. Each layer has a specific function in communication. Similarly, the TCP/IP protocol suite has 5 layers that correspond to the OSI layers - physical, data link, network, transport, and application. The document also discusses different types of addresses used in networking including physical, logical, port, and specific addresses.
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.
Ethernet is a family of networking technologies commonly used in LANs, MANs and WANs. It was first standardized in 1983 at 10 Mbps and has since been updated to support higher speeds up to 10 Gbps. Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps using the same frame format as standard Ethernet. Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1 Gbps while maintaining compatibility. Ten-Gigabit Ethernet operates at 10 Gbps while keeping the same frame format as prior standards.
This document summarizes different types of wide area network (WAN) connection technologies. It describes point-to-point technologies like T1 and T3 lines that provide dedicated bandwidth between two locations. It also discusses circuit-switched technologies like dial-up and ISDN that require call setup before transferring data, and packet-switched technologies like Frame-Relay and X.25 that share common infrastructure and are less expensive than dedicated lines but provide variable bandwidth. The document concludes that a WAN spans a large geographic area and typically connects two or more local area networks through public or private network transports.
OSI layers describes how the data can be send from one parties to another during data communication. it also gives the detailed information of how the data functionally divided into small pieces and reaches the destination.
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 media uses physical cabling to guide transmission signals along a specific path and includes twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and optical fiber. Twisted pair cable consists of two insulated copper wires twisted together, and can be unshielded or shielded. Coaxial cable contains two conductors separated by insulation. Fiber optic cable transmits information using pulses of light through glass cores. Unguided media uses electromagnetic waves to transmit without cabling through radio waves, microwaves, or infrared signals broadcast through free space. Radio waves can travel long distances, microwaves require line-of-sight and focused antennas, while infrared works for short-range indoor use.
This document discusses error detection and correction techniques for digital data transmission. It introduces different types of errors that can occur, such as single-bit and burst errors. It describes how redundancy is used to detect and correct errors using block coding techniques. Specific examples are provided to illustrate how block codes are constructed and used to detect and correct errors. Key concepts discussed include linear block codes, Hamming distance, minimum Hamming distance, and how these relate to the error detection and correction capabilities of different coding schemes.
This document provides an introduction to data communications and networks. It discusses key topics such as data representation, data flow, characteristics of data communication like delivery and accuracy. It describes different network types including LAN, WAN, MAN. Network topologies like star, bus, ring and hybrid are explained. Protocols define rules for communication regarding what, how and when to communicate. Standards are agreed upon rules and are developed by standards organizations.
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This document discusses wireless local area networks (WLANs). It begins by defining WLANs and tracing their history from early developments in the 1970s. The document then lists key advantages of WLANs like installation flexibility, reduced costs, and mobility. Potential disadvantages are also outlined, such as higher costs compared to wired networks and limitations from environmental factors. The document goes on to describe different types of WLAN configurations including infrastructure, peer-to-peer, bridge, and wireless distribution systems. Finally, practical uses of WLANs in corporate, education, finance, and healthcare settings are highlighted.
The document provides information about the ISO/OSI 7-layer model and TCP/IP 4-layer model for network communication. It describes the layers and functions of each model. The ISO/OSI model defines seven layers for complete communication including physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation and application layers. The TCP/IP model has four layers - host-to-network, internet, transport and application layer. It also compares the two models highlighting differences in their approach, layers, services provided, and protocol usage.
The document discusses the ISO-OSI model, which defines 7 layers of network communication:
1. The physical layer is responsible for the transmission and reception of raw bit streams over a physical medium.
2. The data link layer handles the transmission of frames between nodes and provides error control and flow control.
3. The network layer handles routing and logical addressing to deliver packets between hosts.
4. The transport layer provides reliable data transmission and flow control between processes.
5. The session layer establishes and manages communication sessions between applications.
6. The presentation layer handles data formatting and encoding for applications.
7. The application layer supports application and end-user processes.
Ethernet is a widely used networking protocol for local area networks (LANs). It uses cables to connect multiple computers together to allow them to send data to each other. Common cable types are thick coaxial cable, thin coaxial cable, and twisted pair cables. Ethernet uses encoding schemes like Manchester encoding and differential Manchester encoding to transmit data over the cables. Ethernet has evolved over time to support higher speeds through standards like Fast Ethernet that supports 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet that supports 1 Gbps, while maintaining compatibility with previous versions.
A virtual LAN (VLAN) allows geographically dispersed network nodes to communicate as if they were on the same physical network by logically grouping nodes. A switch that supports VLANs allows the administrator to group specific switch ports together in a VLAN. Data passed between these ports will be isolated from other switch ports. Wired media like twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable can be used to physically connect network nodes, with each having advantages and disadvantages regarding attributes like noise absorption, bandwidth, and security.
What is the TCP-IP reference model? Comparison with OSI Model. Functions of the various layers of TCP model. Connection-oriented and connectionless services.
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Data communication : entails electronically exchanging data or information. It is the movement of computer information from one point to another by means of electrical or optical transmission system. This system often is called data communication networks.
The transport layer provides efficient, reliable, and cost-effective process-to-process delivery by making use of network layer services. The transport layer works through transport entities to achieve its goal of reliable delivery between application processes. It provides an interface for applications to access its services.
The document is a presentation submitted by Harpreet Kaur on data communications. It contains information on various topics related to data communications including an introduction to data communication, components of data communication such as sender, receiver, message, transmission medium and protocol. It also discusses data flow modes, analog and digital signals, types of transmission media including guided media such as coaxial cable, twisted pair cable and fiber optic cable, and unguided media. Finally, it covers networking devices such as modem, hub, switch and router.
Data communication and network Chapter -1Zafar Ayub
This document discusses data communication and networks. It defines data communication as the electronic transmission of digitally encoded information between networks via a medium. A network is defined as hardware, software, and protocols that allow sharing of resources and information according to set rules. The document also defines several key terms related to data communication and networks such as data, resources, channels, protocols, encryption, network hardware and software, senders, and receivers. It describes methods of data transmission including serial and parallel transmission.
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A computer network allows multiple computers to be interconnected via transmission paths like telephone lines. Data communication is the exchange of digital data between two devices via a transmission medium like wires. There are two types of data communication: local, for communicating devices in the same building, and remote, for devices farther apart. A data communication system must effectively deliver data to the correct destination, do so accurately, and deliver it in a timely manner. The five basic components of data communication are: the message being communicated, the sender, the receiver, the transmission medium connecting them, and the communication protocols governing the exchange.
The document discusses various aspects of data communication. It explains how modems convert digital data to analog signals to transmit over standard telephone lines, and how different digital connections like ISDN, DSL, and cable modems transmit data at higher speeds. It also describes wireless communication technologies like WiFi, WiMAX, and how they enable local and wide area networking using radio waves. Diagrams provide simple illustrations of data communication systems using these various modes of transmission.
This document summarizes different types of wide area network (WAN) connection technologies. It describes point-to-point technologies like T1 and T3 lines that provide dedicated bandwidth between two locations. It also discusses circuit-switched technologies like dial-up and ISDN that require call setup before transferring data, and packet-switched technologies like Frame-Relay and X.25 that share common infrastructure and are less expensive than dedicated lines but provide variable bandwidth. The document concludes that a WAN spans a large geographic area and typically connects two or more local area networks through public or private network transports.
OSI layers describes how the data can be send from one parties to another during data communication. it also gives the detailed information of how the data functionally divided into small pieces and reaches the destination.
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 media uses physical cabling to guide transmission signals along a specific path and includes twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and optical fiber. Twisted pair cable consists of two insulated copper wires twisted together, and can be unshielded or shielded. Coaxial cable contains two conductors separated by insulation. Fiber optic cable transmits information using pulses of light through glass cores. Unguided media uses electromagnetic waves to transmit without cabling through radio waves, microwaves, or infrared signals broadcast through free space. Radio waves can travel long distances, microwaves require line-of-sight and focused antennas, while infrared works for short-range indoor use.
This document discusses error detection and correction techniques for digital data transmission. It introduces different types of errors that can occur, such as single-bit and burst errors. It describes how redundancy is used to detect and correct errors using block coding techniques. Specific examples are provided to illustrate how block codes are constructed and used to detect and correct errors. Key concepts discussed include linear block codes, Hamming distance, minimum Hamming distance, and how these relate to the error detection and correction capabilities of different coding schemes.
This document provides an introduction to data communications and networks. It discusses key topics such as data representation, data flow, characteristics of data communication like delivery and accuracy. It describes different network types including LAN, WAN, MAN. Network topologies like star, bus, ring and hybrid are explained. Protocols define rules for communication regarding what, how and when to communicate. Standards are agreed upon rules and are developed by standards organizations.
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This document discusses wireless local area networks (WLANs). It begins by defining WLANs and tracing their history from early developments in the 1970s. The document then lists key advantages of WLANs like installation flexibility, reduced costs, and mobility. Potential disadvantages are also outlined, such as higher costs compared to wired networks and limitations from environmental factors. The document goes on to describe different types of WLAN configurations including infrastructure, peer-to-peer, bridge, and wireless distribution systems. Finally, practical uses of WLANs in corporate, education, finance, and healthcare settings are highlighted.
The document provides information about the ISO/OSI 7-layer model and TCP/IP 4-layer model for network communication. It describes the layers and functions of each model. The ISO/OSI model defines seven layers for complete communication including physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation and application layers. The TCP/IP model has four layers - host-to-network, internet, transport and application layer. It also compares the two models highlighting differences in their approach, layers, services provided, and protocol usage.
The document discusses the ISO-OSI model, which defines 7 layers of network communication:
1. The physical layer is responsible for the transmission and reception of raw bit streams over a physical medium.
2. The data link layer handles the transmission of frames between nodes and provides error control and flow control.
3. The network layer handles routing and logical addressing to deliver packets between hosts.
4. The transport layer provides reliable data transmission and flow control between processes.
5. The session layer establishes and manages communication sessions between applications.
6. The presentation layer handles data formatting and encoding for applications.
7. The application layer supports application and end-user processes.
Ethernet is a widely used networking protocol for local area networks (LANs). It uses cables to connect multiple computers together to allow them to send data to each other. Common cable types are thick coaxial cable, thin coaxial cable, and twisted pair cables. Ethernet uses encoding schemes like Manchester encoding and differential Manchester encoding to transmit data over the cables. Ethernet has evolved over time to support higher speeds through standards like Fast Ethernet that supports 100 Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet that supports 1 Gbps, while maintaining compatibility with previous versions.
A virtual LAN (VLAN) allows geographically dispersed network nodes to communicate as if they were on the same physical network by logically grouping nodes. A switch that supports VLANs allows the administrator to group specific switch ports together in a VLAN. Data passed between these ports will be isolated from other switch ports. Wired media like twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable can be used to physically connect network nodes, with each having advantages and disadvantages regarding attributes like noise absorption, bandwidth, and security.
What is the TCP-IP reference model? Comparison with OSI Model. Functions of the various layers of TCP model. Connection-oriented and connectionless services.
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Data communication : entails electronically exchanging data or information. It is the movement of computer information from one point to another by means of electrical or optical transmission system. This system often is called data communication networks.
The transport layer provides efficient, reliable, and cost-effective process-to-process delivery by making use of network layer services. The transport layer works through transport entities to achieve its goal of reliable delivery between application processes. It provides an interface for applications to access its services.
The document is a presentation submitted by Harpreet Kaur on data communications. It contains information on various topics related to data communications including an introduction to data communication, components of data communication such as sender, receiver, message, transmission medium and protocol. It also discusses data flow modes, analog and digital signals, types of transmission media including guided media such as coaxial cable, twisted pair cable and fiber optic cable, and unguided media. Finally, it covers networking devices such as modem, hub, switch and router.
Data communication and network Chapter -1Zafar Ayub
This document discusses data communication and networks. It defines data communication as the electronic transmission of digitally encoded information between networks via a medium. A network is defined as hardware, software, and protocols that allow sharing of resources and information according to set rules. The document also defines several key terms related to data communication and networks such as data, resources, channels, protocols, encryption, network hardware and software, senders, and receivers. It describes methods of data transmission including serial and parallel transmission.
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A computer network allows multiple computers to be interconnected via transmission paths like telephone lines. Data communication is the exchange of digital data between two devices via a transmission medium like wires. There are two types of data communication: local, for communicating devices in the same building, and remote, for devices farther apart. A data communication system must effectively deliver data to the correct destination, do so accurately, and deliver it in a timely manner. The five basic components of data communication are: the message being communicated, the sender, the receiver, the transmission medium connecting them, and the communication protocols governing the exchange.
The document discusses various aspects of data communication. It explains how modems convert digital data to analog signals to transmit over standard telephone lines, and how different digital connections like ISDN, DSL, and cable modems transmit data at higher speeds. It also describes wireless communication technologies like WiFi, WiMAX, and how they enable local and wide area networking using radio waves. Diagrams provide simple illustrations of data communication systems using these various modes of transmission.
Data consists of raw facts and figures that can be processed into information. Data communication is the electronic transmission of data from one place to another using a medium. There are three components of data communication: a sender, medium, and receiver. Data can be transmitted in three modes: simplex (one-way), half duplex (two-way but not simultaneous), and full duplex (two-way simultaneously). Digital signals are transmitted as a sequence of voltages represented in binary form using a carrier wave. A computer network connects two or more computers to share resources through cables or wireless connections. There are three main types of networks: local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and metropolitan area networks (MAN). Network top
This document discusses different types of transmission media used for data communication. It describes guided media such as twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, and fiber optic cables. It also covers unguided or wireless media such as radio waves, microwaves, and infrared. For each medium, it provides details on their characteristics, applications, advantages and disadvantages. The document aims to classify and explain the basic concepts of different transmission media and their use in data communication networks.
This document provides an overview of data communication systems and their key components and concepts. It discusses the basic components of a data communication system including messages, senders, receivers, transmission medium, and protocols. It then describes various concepts such as line configuration (point-to-point and multipoint), network topologies (bus, star, ring, mesh), transmission modes (simplex, half-duplex, full-duplex), and modems. The document focuses on explaining these fundamental building blocks and concepts to understand how data is transmitted between devices.
The document discusses network models including the OSI model and TCP/IP model. It describes the seven layers of the OSI model and the functions of each layer. It also discusses the four layers of the TCP/IP model and compares the two models, noting they are similar in concept but differ in number of layers and how protocols fit within each model.
This document discusses different types of transmission media used to transmit signals and data in communication networks. It describes guided media such as twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and fiber optic cable, which provide a physical path for signal propagation. It also covers unguided or wireless media that transmit signals through air using radio waves, microwaves, or infrared. The key characteristics, applications, and performance of each transmission medium are outlined.
The document provides an overview of the TCP/IP model, describing each layer from application to network. The application layer allows programs access to networked services and contains high-level protocols like TCP and UDP. The transport layer handles reliable delivery via protocols like TCP and UDP. The internet layer organizes routing with the IP protocol. The network layer consists of device drivers and network interface cards that communicate with the physical transmission media.
The document describes the OSI network model, which structures communications functions into a hierarchy of seven layers. Each layer offers services to the higher layers and communicates with corresponding layers in other nodes using agreed protocols. This modular layering reduces network complexity through encapsulation. Data moves down from higher to lower layers at the source, and up from lower to higher layers at the destination.
This document discusses point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks. It defines point-to-point networks as connections between two end points, usually host computers. Point-to-multipoint networks connect a single location to multiple locations. The document describes basic point-to-point data links using RS-232 interfaces and modems, as well as modern wireless point-to-point links. It explains that point-to-multipoint networks divide bandwidth from a central hub among multiple connected nodes and are commonly used for wireless internet and IP telephony.
This document discusses network architecture and provides details on:
- The four basic types of network topologies: point-to-point, bus, star, and ring.
- The seven layer OSI model and what each layer is responsible for in network communication.
- A comparison between the OSI model and the TCP/IP model, explaining their different approaches to network architecture and protocols.
This document outlines an optics switching technology course, including:
- The course covers switching technology, including understanding switching systems, fabrics, implementations, and optical switching.
- The schedule lists 13 lectures and 7 exercises over 14 weeks, covering topics such as switch fabrics, PDH, ATM, and optical networks.
- Readings are provided to supplement the lecture materials, and requirements include exercises, a grading system, and a final examination.
Computer network : models and topologiesAnup Pandey
The document provides an overview of computer networks, including transmission modes, network types, protocols, models (OSI and TCP/IP), and topologies. It describes point-to-point, broadcasting and multicasting transmission modes. Local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs) are discussed. The seven layer OSI model and five layer TCP/IP model are compared. Common network topologies including bus, star, ring, mesh and tree are also summarized.
HDLC is a bit-oriented protocol used for transmitting data between network points over synchronous data links. It provides error-free transmission and controls transmission speed. HDLC frames contain flags, addresses, control information, optional data, and error checking. It supports both connection-oriented and connectionless services. HDLC defines primary, secondary, and combined stations and can operate in normal response, asynchronous response, or asynchronous balanced modes. It is commonly used at the data link layer in networking.
This document provides an overview of networking concepts including:
- What a network is and common terms like servers, switches, routers, and modems.
- Types of networks including LANs, MANs, and WANs.
- Topologies like ring, star, and bus.
- The Internet as a global network and how connections are made via ISPs and technologies like DSL and cable modems.
- The TCP/IP protocol suite and how it organizes networking into layers.
- DNS and how it translates names to IP addresses.
- Internet services like email, file transfer, and the World Wide Web.
1. The document discusses what is needed to connect the billions of people and devices on the internet, including connecting to local internet service providers and their networks connecting to each other and content providers.
2. It explains that internet backbones are the large global networks that connect the entire internet, as directly connecting to each of the over 50,000 networks would be impossible.
3. Key factors in quality internet backbones are minimizing the number of hops between networks to reduce delays, avoiding routes that cross long distances unnecessarily, prioritizing direct connections where traffic is highest, and ensuring network redundancy through diverse routes.
Guided media such as twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, and optical fiber use physical paths to transmit electromagnetic signals representing data. Unguided or wireless media transmit signals through air without a physical path. Transmission is impaired by attenuation, distortion, and noise that degrade signals over distance. A variety of transmission media are used for different applications depending on their capabilities and limitations.
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.
This document discusses telecommunications and computer networks. It defines communication, telecommunications, and data communication. The objectives of communication networks are to offer timely information exchange, reduce effort and costs, and support improved management. Networks use simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex transmission modes. Analog transmission sends continuous signals while digital transmission sends discrete values. Asynchronous transmission sends characters independently while synchronous transmission sends data in blocks. The telecommunication network model includes end user terminals, telecommunication processors, channels, computers, software, and various components that connect networks. [/SUMMARY]
A computer network connects autonomous devices like computers, printers, and other devices to exchange data. Nodes are connected by communication channels like copper wires, fiber optics, or wireless links. A distributed system builds a software system on top of a network so that the existence of multiple computers is transparent to the user. To be effective, networks must meet performance, reliability, and security criteria. Common network applications include electronic messaging, directory services, information services, electronic data interchange, and teleconferencing. Networks can be classified based on their topology like mesh, star, tree, bus, and ring configurations. Local area networks connect devices within a single building or campus.
The document discusses computer networks and data communication. It defines a computer network as a group of interconnected computers that allows sharing of resources and information. The key components of a data communication system are sender, receiver, message, medium, and protocol. Communication can be simplex, half-duplex or full-duplex depending on the direction of data flow. Common network topologies include bus, star, ring and mesh. Local area networks (LANs) connect devices within a building, metropolitan area networks (MANs) span a city, and wide area networks (WANs) encompass large geographic areas or the entire world. The Internet is an example of interconnected networks.
This document provides an overview of data communication topics including:
1. The components of a data communication system include transmission medium and devices that send/receive data. Data can flow between devices in simplex, half-duplex, or full-duplex modes.
2. Networks connect devices through communication links. Common network topologies include mesh, star, ring, and bus. The OSI model defines a 7-layer architecture for network communication.
3. Protocols establish rules for data transmission including syntax, semantics, and timing. Common network types are LANs for local connectivity and WANs for long-distance transmission.
A network consists of two or more computers that are linked together in order to share
the resources, such as printers, exchange files among computers, with the help of electronic
communications. The computers on a network may be linked by cables, telephone lines,
radio waves, satellites, or infrared light beams etc.
This document provides an outline and overview of a course on computer communication and networks. It discusses key topics that will be covered like network models, the physical layer, data link layer, network layer, transport layer, and application layer. It also defines some basic concepts of computer networks like transmission media, data transmission, and the components of a communication system including messages, senders, receivers, and transmission medium. Examples of different network topologies like point-to-point, multipoint, mesh, star, bus, ring, and tree/hybrid are presented along with their characteristics. Modes of transmission like simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex are also defined. The document concludes with an overview of local
This document discusses data communication and computer networks. It defines data communication as the exchange of data between devices via transmission medium. A data communication system has five components: sender, receiver, message, medium, and protocol. Communication can be simplex, half-duplex, or full-duplex. The document then discusses networks, defining them as connected devices and discussing LANs (local area networks), MANs (metropolitan area networks), and WANs (wide area networks). It also covers network topologies like mesh, star, bus, ring and hybrid configurations.
This document discusses data communication and computer networks. It covers the following key points:
- Data communication systems have five components: a sender, receiver, message, medium, and protocol. Communication can be simplex, half-duplex, or full-duplex.
- A computer network connects devices like computers and allows them to share resources and information. Common network types include local area networks and the Internet. Networks use distributed processing and must meet criteria for performance, reliability, and security.
- Physical network topologies include mesh, star, bus, and ring configurations. A topology defines how devices are linked together physically in a network.
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Overview of data communication and networking
1. 1. Introduction of Data communication:
The term telecommunication means communication at a distance. The word data refers to
information presented in whatever form is agreed upon by the parties creating and using the data.
Data communications are the exchange of data between two devices via some form of
transmission medium such as a wire cable.
Computer network was developed for defense purpose, to have a secure communication network
that can even withstand a nuclear attack. After a decade or so, companies, in various fields,
started using computer networks for keeping track of inventories, monitor productivity,
communication between their different branch offices located at different locations. For example,
Railways started using computer networks by connecting their nationwide reservation counters
to provide the facility of reservation and enquiry from anywhere across the country.
1.1 Components of Data communication
There are five major component of data communication. Brief description is given below. See
the fig1.1.
Sender: The sender is the device that sends the message.
Receiver: The receiver is the device that receives the message.
Message: The message is the information (data) to be communicated.
Transmission media: The transmission media is the physical path by which message travels
from sender to receiver.
Protocol: A protocol is a set of rule that governs the data communication. It represents an
agreement between the communicating devices.
Fig 1.1 Component of Data Communication
1.2 Data flow in Data Communication (simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex)
Simplex: The communication is unidirectional as one way street. Keyboard and traditional
monitor are the example of Simplex communication.
Half Duplex: Each station can both transmit and receive, but not at the same time. Walkie-
talkies and CB (Citizen Band) radios are both example of half duplex.
2. Full Duplex: In full duplex both station can transmit and receive simultaneously. Modern
telephone network is the full duplex communication.
Fig1.2 Data flow in Data Communication
1.3 Data Representation
In Different format data can be represented like
• Text: Most of the text is in format of ASCII (American Code of Information Exchange)
• Number: Number is represented by bit patterns
• Images: There is several method of representing color images. One popular method is
RGB.
• Audio: This refers to the recording or broadcasting of sound or music.
2. Network
A network is a set of devices (often referred to as nodes) connected by communication links. A
node can be a computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending and/or receiving data
generated by other nodes on the network. Real network is the combination of hardware and
software.
2.1 Types of network connection
There are two types of connection network connection. Point-to-point and multipoint. See the
fig2.1
Point-to-point: A point-to point connection provides a dedicated links between to devices. The
entire capacity of the link is reserved for transmission between those two devices.
Communication between to PC using cross Ethernet cable is point-to-point connection.
Multipoint: In multi point connection, more that two devices share the single link. Like hub
connection.
3. Fig2.1 Types of network connection
2.2 Physical topology of network
The term physical topology refers to the way in which a network is laid out physically. The
Topology of a network is the geometric representation of all the links and Linking devices
(usually called nodes) to one other. There are four major types of topology available (Fig2.2).
Fig2.2 Topology of Network
2.2.1 Fully connected mesh topology
In mesh topology every devices has dedicated point to point link to every other devices (Fig2.3).
A mesh network having n no.s of node require n*(n-1)/2 physical link to connect n devices. So
every device will have (n-1) input/output ports.
Fig2.3 Mesh topology
4. Advantage:
1. Dedicated link ensure that each connection carry its own data load, eliminating the traffic
problem.
2. Mesh topology is robust
3. Privacy and security
4. Fault identification and isolation is easy
Disadvantage:
1. Huge amount of cabling and I/O ports required.
2. Installation and reconnection is difficult
3. Required hardware to connect each link will be expensive.
2.2.2 Star topology
In star topology each devices has point to point link only to a central controller, usually called a
hub (fig2.4).
Fig.2.4 Star topology
Advantage:
1. Less expensive than star topology
2. Easy to install and reconfiguration
3. Robustness
Disadvantage:
1. Failure of central hub will affect the entire network
2.2.3 Bus topology
The bus topology is multipoint. One long cable act as backbone to link all the devices in a
network (Fig2.5). A drop line is a connector running between the device and main cable. As
Signal travels along the back bone, some of its energy transform into heat and signal become
weaker and weaker.
Fig2.5 Bus Topology
Advantage:
1. Ease to install
2. Less caballing than mesh or star.
Disadvantage:
1. Difficult reconnection and fault isolation
5. 2. Difficult to add new node
3. Fault or break in the bus cable stops all the transmission
Tree Topology:
Sometimes extension of bus topology is called tree topology. Tree topology is commonly used in
cascading equipments. For example, you have a repeater box with 8-port, as far as you have
eight stations, this can be used in a normal fashion. But if you need to add more stations then you
can connect two or more repeaters in a hierarchical format (tree format) and can add more
stations (Fig2.6).
Fig2.6 Tree Topology
2.2.4 Ring topology
A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes,
forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring(Fig2.7). Data travels
from node to node, with each node along the way handling every packet. FDDI (Fiber
Distributed Data Interface) network is an example of ring topology.
Fig2.7 Ring Topology
Advantage:
1. Very orderly network where every device has access to the token and the opportunity to
transmit
2. Performs better than a bus topology under heavy network load
6. 3. Does not require a central node to manage the connectivity between the computers
4. Due to the point to point line configuration of devices with a device on either side (each
device is connected to its immediate neighbor), it is quite easy to install and reconfigure since
adding or removing a device requires moving just two connections.
5. Point to point line configuration makes it easy to identify and isolate faults.
Disadvantage:
1. One malfunctioning workstation can create problems for the entire network. This can be
solved by using a dual ring or a switch that closes off the break.
2. Moving, adding and changing the devices can affect the network
3. Communication delay is directly proportional to number of nodes in the network
4. Bandwidth is shared on all links between devices
5. More difficult to configure than a Star: node adjunction ⇨ Ring shutdown and
reconfiguration
2.2.5 Some example of Hybrid network
Hybrid network is the combination of different physical topology of connection to form single
network.
A star backbone with three bus networks LAN connecting 12 computers to a hub in a closet
Fig2.8a Fig2.8b
3. Classification based on Scale of Network
Alternative criteria for classifying networks are their scale. They are divided into Local Area
(LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
3.1 Local Area Network (LAN)
LAN is usually privately owned and links the devices in a single office, building or campus of up to
few kilometers in size. These are used to share resources (may be hardware or software resources)
and to exchange information. LANs are distinguished from other kinds of networks by three
categories: their size, transmission technology and topology.
LANs are restricted in size, which means that their worst-case transmission time is bounded and
known in advance. Hence this is more reliable as compared to MAN and WAN. Knowing this bound
makes it possible to use certain kinds of design that would not otherwise be possible. It also
simplifies network management.
LAN typically used transmission technology consisting of single cable to which all machines are
connected. Traditional LANs run at speeds of 10 to 100 Mbps (but now much higher speeds can
7. be achieved). The most common LAN topologies are bus, ring and star. A typical LAN is shown
in fig 3.1
Fig 3.1 LAN
3.2 Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN)
MAN is designed to extend over the entire city. It may be a single network as a cable TV
network or it may be means of connecting a number of LANs into a larger network so that
resources may be shared as shown in Fig. 3.2. For example, a company can use a MAN to
connect the LANs in all its offices in a city. MAN is wholly owned and operated by a private
company or may be a service provided by a public company.
Fig. 3.2 MAN
8. The main reason for distinguishing MANs as a special category is that a standard has been
adopted for them. It is DQDB (Distributed Queue Dual Bus) or IEEE 802.6.
3.3 Wide Area Network (WAN)
WAN provides long-distance transmission of data, voice, image and information over large
geographical areas that may comprise a country, continent or even the whole world. In contrast
to LANs, WANs may utilize public, leased or private communication devices, usually in
combinations, and can therefore span an unlimited number of miles as shown in Fig. 3.3. A
WAN that is wholly owned and used by a single company is often referred to as enterprise
network.
Fig. 3.3 WAN
4. The Internet
The Internet has revolutionized many aspects of our daily lives. It has affected the way we do
business as well as the way we spend our leisure time. The Internet is a communication system
that has brought a wealth of information to our fingertips and organized it for our use.
Internet is a collection of networks or network of networks. Various networks such as LAN and
WAN connected through suitable hardware and software to work in a seamless manner.
Schematic diagram of the Internet is shown in Fig. 4.1. It allows various applications such as e-
mail, file transfer, remote log-in, World Wide Web, Multimedia, etc run across the internet. The
basic difference between WAN and Internet is that WAN is owned by a single organization
while internet is not so. But with the time the line between WAN and Internet is shrinking, and
9. these terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Also Fig 4.2 has shown the Aircel Network in
India connection as Internet service provider.
Fig.4.1 Internet(Network of Networks)
Fig. 4.2 Aircel Network
10. 5. Protocols and Standard
Protocol is set of rules that govern data communication. For communication the entities must
agreed upon a protocol. A protocol defines what is communicated, how it is communicated and
when it is communicated. The key elements of protocol are syntax, semantics and timing.
Syntax: The term syntax refers to the structure or format of the data, meaning the order in which
they are presented.
Semantics: The word semantics refers to the meaning of each section of bits. How is a particular
pattern to be interpreted, and what action is to be taken based on that interpretation?
Timing: the term timing refers to two characteristics: when data should be sent and how fast
they can be sent.
Standards: Standards provide guidelines to manufacturers, vendors, government agencies and
other service providers to ensure the kind of interconnectivity necessary in today’s marketplace
and in international communications. Data communication standards fall in two categories: de
facto (meaning “by fact” or “by convention”) and de jure (meaning “by law” or “by regulation”).
Standard Organizations:
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• International Telecom Unit (ITU)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Electronic Industries Association(EIA)
6. Reference Model:
Network architectures define the standards and techniques for designing and building
communication systems for computers and other devices. Network architectures are defined by
two basic reference model: OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP/IP(Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
To reduce the design complexity, most of the networks are organized as a series of layers or
levels, each one build upon one below it. The basic idea of a layered architecture is to divide the
design into small pieces. Each layer adds to the services provided by the lower layers in such a
manner that the highest layer is provided a full set of services to manage communications and
run the applications. The benefits of the layered models are modularity and clear interfaces, i.e.
open architecture and comparability between the different providers' components.
The basic elements of a layered model are services, protocols and interfaces. A service is a set of
actions that a layer offers to another (higher) layer. Protocol is a set of rules that a layer uses to
exchange information with a peer entity. These rules concern both the contents and the order of
the messages used. Between the layers service interfaces are defined. The messages from one
layer to another are sent through those interfaces.
6.1 Open System Interconnection Reference Model
The Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model describes how information from a
software application in one computer moves through a network medium to a software application
in another computer. The OSI reference model is a conceptual model composed of seven
layers(Fig 6.1), each specifying particular network functions. The model was developed by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1984, and it is now considered the
11. primary architectural model for inter-computer communications. A task or group of tasks is then
assigned to each of the seven OSI layers.
LAYERS IN THE OSI MODEL:
• Physical Layer
• Data Link Layer
• Network Layer
• Transport Layer
• Session Layer
• Presentation Layer
• Application Layer
Fig 6.1 Interaction between layers in the OSI model
Fig 6.2 An exchange using the OSI model
12. 1. Physical Layer: Controls the transmission of the actual data onto the network cable(Fig 6.3).
It defines the electrical signals, line states and encoding of the data and the connector types used.
An example is 10BaseT. The Physical layer is responsible for transmitting individual bits from
one node to the nest. It deals with the mechanical and electrical specification of the interface and
transmission media.
Fig. 6.3 Physical layer
Job of Physical Layer:
1. Physical Characteristics of interface and media
2. Representation of bit
3. Data rate
4. Synchronization of bits
2. Data-Link Layer: This layer takes the data frames or messages from the Network Layer and
provides for their actual transmission. At the receiving computer, this layer receives the
incoming data and sends it to the network layer for handling. The Data-Link Layer also provides
error-free delivery of data between the two computers by using the physical layer. It does this by
packaging the data from the Network Layer into a frame, which includes error detection
information. At the receiving computer, the Data-Link Layer reads the incoming frame, and
generates its own error detection information based on the received frames data. After receiving
the entire frame, it then compares its error detection value with that of the incoming frames, and
if they match, the frame has been received correctly.
Fig. 6.4 Data-Link Layer
Data link layer is responsible for transmitting frame from one node to the next node, means hop
to hop delivery (Fig. 6.5).
Job of Data link layer:
1. Framing
2. Physical addressing
13. 3. Flow control
4. Error control
5. Access control
Fig. 6.5 Hop-to-hop delivery
3. Network Layer: This is responsible for addressing messages and data so they are sent to the
correct destination, and for translating logical addresses and names into physical addresses. This
layer is also responsible for finding a path through the network to the destination computer.
Fig. 6.6 Network Layer
Network layer is responsible for source to destination delivery possible across multiple networks
whereas the data link layer oversees the delivery of the packet between two systems on the same
network. The network layer is responsible for the delivery of individual packets from the source
host to the destination host (Fig.6.7).
Job of Network layer:
1. Interface between the host and the network (the network layer is typically the boundary between
the host and subnet)
2. Routing
14. 3. Congestion and deadlock
4. Internetworking (A path may traverse different network technologies (e.g., Ethernet, point-to-point
links, etc.)
Fig. 6.7 Source-to-destination delivery
4. Transport Layer: Ensures that data is delivered error free, in sequence and with no loss,
duplications or corruption. This layer also repackages data by assembling long messages into lots
of smaller messages for sending, and repackaging the smaller messages into the original larger
message at the receiving end. The transport layer is responsible for the delivery
of a message from one process to another (Fig. 6.8).
Fig. 6.8 Process to Process communication
5. Session Layer: Allows two applications to establish, use and disconnect a connection between
them called a session. Provides for name recognition and additional functions like security,
which are needed to allow applications to communicate over the network. The session layer is
responsible for dialog control and synchronization.
15. Fig. 6.9 Session Layer
6. Presentation Layer: Determines the format used to exchange data among networked
computers. The presentation layer is responsible for translation, compression, and encryption.
1. Encoding data in a standard agreed upon way.
2. It manages the abstract data structures and converts from representation used inside computer to
network standard representation and back.
Fig. 6.10 Presentation layer
7. Application Layer: Provides Applications with access to network services. The application
layer is responsible for providing services to the user.
Fig. 6.11 Application Layer
16. Fig. 6.12 Summary of OSI Model Layers
6.2 TCP/IP Model
The layers in the TCP/IP protocol suite do not exactly match those in the OSI model. The
original TCP/IP protocol suite was defined as having four layers: host-to-network, internet,
transport, and application. However, when TCP/IP is compared to OSI, we can say that the
TCP/IP protocol suite is made of five layers: physical, data link, network, transport, and
application.
The Fig 6.13 shows how TCP/IP model encapsulate the layers and respective functions of the
different layers of OSI model.
Fig. 6.13
17. 6.2.1 Addresses in TCP/IP
Four levels of addresses are used in an internet employing the TCP/IP protocols: physical,
logical, port, and specific (Fig. 6.14). Also Fig. 6.15 shows the relationship of layers and
addresses in TCP/IP model
Fig.6.14 Addresses in TCP/IP
Fig. 6.15 Relationship of layers and addresses in TCP/IP
Example: How physical address and IP address helps in Data communication (Fig. 6.16)
Fig. 6.16 shows a part of an internet with two routers connecting three LANs. Each device
(computer or router) has a pair of addresses (logical and physical) for each connection. In this
case, each computer is connected to only one link and therefore has only one pair of addresses.
Each router, however, is connected to three networks (only two are shown in the figure). So each
router has three pairs of addresses, one for each connection.
The physical addresses will change from hop to hop, but the logical addresses usually
remain the same.
18. Fig. 6.16
Example: How Port address is responsible for Process to process communication in
Transport layer.
Fig. 6.17 shows two computers communicating via the Internet. The sending computer is running
three processes at this time with port addresses a, b, and c. The receiving computer is running
two processes at this time with port addresses j and k. Process a in the sending computer needs to
communicate with process j in the receiving computer. Note that although physical addresses
change from hop to hop, logical and port addresses remain the same from the source to
destination.
Fig. 6.17
19. Difference between OSI Model and TCP/IP Model
OSI Model TCP/IP Model
OSI: Open Systems Interconnection. It was
developed by ISO as a first step toward
international standardization of the protocol
used in various layers. It deals with
connecting open system.
TCP/IP: Transport Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol. TCP is used in connection with IP and
operates at the transport layer. IP is the set of
convention used to pass packets from one host to
another.
OSI makes the distinction between services,
interfaces, and protocol.
TCP/IP does not originally clearly distinguish
between services, interface, and protocol.
The OSI model was devised before the
protocols were invented. It can be made to
work in diverse heterogeneous networks.
TCP/IP model was just a description of the
existing protocols. The model and the protocol
fit perfectly.
OSI has seven layers. Application,
Presentation, Session, Transport, Network,
Data link, Physical.
TCP/IP has four layers. Application, Transport,
Network layer, Data-Link Layer, Physical Layer.
OSI emphasis on providing a reliable data
transfer service, Each layer of the OSI model
detects and handles errors, all data
transmitted includes checksums. The
transport layer checks source-destination
reliability.
TCP/IP treats reliability as an end to end
Problem. The transport layer handles all error
detection and recovery; it was checksums,
acknowledgments, and timeouts to control
transmissions and provides end-to-end
verification.
Host on OSI implementations do not handle
network operations.
TCP/IP hosts participate in most network
protocols.
A connection-oriented protocol. A connectionless oriented protocol.
Virtual circuit approach is used. Data-gram approach is used.
Logical connection or virtual circuit is
established before any packet are sent i.e.
Call Setup phase.
Each packet is treated independently.
OSI Model accommodates variable-length
addresses.
IP supports fixed, 32-bit address.
Similarity of OSI Model and TCP/IP Model
o Both are based on the concept of a stack of independent protocols.
o The functionality of the layers is roughly similar.