Basics of Networking
Basics of Networking
Basics of Networking
Network
A network is a collection of computers, servers,
mainframes, peripherals, and other devices
connected to one another to communicate and
allow the sharing of data’s and resources.
An excellent example of a network is the
Internet, which connects millions of people all
over the world.
How it functions smoothly?
Every computer connected to the internet uses
same set of rules for communication.
Set of rules is called protocol
Communication protocol used by internet is
TCP/IP
The TCP (Transmission control protocol) part is
responsible for dividing the message into packets
on the source comp and reassembling them at the
destination comp.
The IP (Internet Protocol) is responsible for handling
the address of the destination comp so that the
packet is sent to its proper destination.
Workstation or Nodes
refers to a computer that are attached to
a network
Server
The master comp is called server.
Server
Network Interface Unit (NIU)
Also called Network
Interface Card (NIC) – it’s a
device used to inter-connect
network devices.
Each NIC is given a unique
physical address called
MAC address.
Transmission Media or
Communication Channel
Guided Media
– cables
Unguided media
Coaxial Cable
GATEWAY
119.95.33.114
Cisco network architecture
Enjoy NetWORKing!
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