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What is Network ?
Advantages of Networking
Cost Efficient
Offer Reliability
Provide Security
Types of Network
Classification based on Geographical area
LAN
MAN
WAN
LAN
group of computers
connected together,
usually within the same
organization
Area is limited
WAN
No restriction on Area
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Types of Network
Client-Server Architecture
Hybrid network
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LAN Components
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Network Topology
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MESH Topology
Merits
Demerits
Expensive
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STAR Topology
Merits
Demerits
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BUS Topology
Merits
Easy to install
Demerits
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RING Topology
Merits
Easy to install
Demerits
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Communication Protocols
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7 Layer Architecture
Application Layer
Presentation Layer
Session Layer
Transport Layer
Network Layer
Physical Layer
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Physical Layer
Presentation Layer
Session Layer
Routing, Addressing
Transport Layer
Data link layer is responsible for ensuring error free and reliable
transmission of frames from one computer to another.
Network Layer
Application Layer
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Data Packets
A source address
A Destination address
Transmission instruction
Reassembling information
Header
Data
Trailer
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TCP/IP Model
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TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP):
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TCP/IP Protocols
Application Layer
Internet Layer
IP Internet Protocol
Transport Layer
TCP Transmission
control protocol
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References
1. Andrew S Tanenbaum, Computer Networks,
Prentice Hall India, 3rd edition 2002
2. B.A.Forouzan, Data Communications and
Networking Tata Mcgraw Hill, 3nd Edition 2004
3. William Stallings, Data & Computer
Communications, Prentice Hall India, 5th edition.
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