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Exploring the
Functions of
Networking
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What Is a Network?
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Physical Topology Categories
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Full-Mesh Topology
Highly fault-tolerant
Expensive to implement
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Partial-Mesh Topology
Trade-off between fault tolerance and cost
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Understanding Host-to-Host
Communications
Older model
Proprietary
Application and combinations software controlled by one
vendor
Standards-based model
Multivendor software
Layered approach

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Why a Layered Network Model?
Reduces complexity
Standardizes interfaces
Facilitates modular engineering
Ensures interoperable
technology
Accelerates evolution
Simplifies teaching and learning
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Data Encapsulation
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Data De-Encapsulation
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Peer-to-Peer Communication
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TCP/IP Stack vs. the OSI Model