Networks
Introduction to Data Communication
Data Communications
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.
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Fundamental Characteristics
Delivery
Accuracy
Timelines
Jitter/Movement
A Communications Model
Source
Transmitter
Carries data
Receiver
Transmission System
Destination
1.
Message
2.
Sender
3.
Receiver
4.
Medium
5.
Protocol
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Half Duplex
Full Duplex
Whats a protocol?
human protocols:
whats the time?
I have a question
introductions
specific msgs sent
specific actions taken when msgs received, or other events
network protocols:
machines rather than humans
all communication activity in Internet governed by protocols
Protocol
2:00
time
TCP connection
req.
TCP connection
reply.
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Standard
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Layered Tasks
An example from the everyday life
Hierarchy?
Services
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Networking
Network criteria
Performance
Reliability
Throughput
Delay
Security
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Network topologies
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Latency
A synonym for delay, is an expression of how much time it takes
for transmission from one designated point to another
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Categories of Topology
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bus
mesh
star
ring
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Smaller scope
LAN Configurations
Switched
Switched Ethernet
ATM LAN
Fibre Channel
Wireless
Mobility
Ease of installation
MAN
Middle ground between LAN and WAN
Private or public network
High speed
Large area
Examples: Fire Station N/w, Colleges within
DU
Networking
Configuration
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