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Chapter Objectives
Explain line configuration
Explain different types of topologies
Explain the types of networks
Discuss the modes of transmission
Discuss the hierarchical network model
Discuss the OSI Layers
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Point-to-Point Configuration
A dedicated link exists between the two devices
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Multipoint Configuration
More than two devices share the same link.
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Physical Topology
Represents the physical layout of devices on a
network
It is the arrangement of the devices on the network
and the way they communicate with each other
Bus
Star
Ring
Tree
MeshPhysical Topology
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Local Area Network (LAN)
This is used in a small area, an office or organization
The computers can be connected to
each other and other devices, printer
or a modem
The rate at which the data is
transmitted is very fast
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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
This is used in a large geographical area, town or city
Enables high speed connections using fiber optic
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
This is used in a larger area than MAN, countries or
cities
Enables high speed connections using
public networks, telephone lines,
satellites, or leased lines
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Simplex Mode of Transmission
Only one device can transmit the data, whereas the
other can only receive the data
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Half Duplex Transmission Mode
Both devices can transmit and receive the data, but
not simultaneously
Waki-toky
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Full Duplex Mode of Transmission
Both the devices can send and receive the data
simultaneously
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Application Layer - I
The topmost layer of the OSI model
Link between the user and the presentation layer
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Application Layer - II
Functions include
Authentication
File access, transfer and management
Directory Services
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Presentation Layer
Acts as a link between application and the session
layer
Defines the forms of text, graphics, video or audio
information that is to be sent to the user
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Session Layer
Responsible to validate and establish a connection
between the users
Each session is divided into sub sessions
Functions include
Session Management
Synchronization
Dialog Control
Closing the session
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Transport Layer
Responsible for source-to-destination delivery of the entire
message
divides each message into segments and assigns a sequence
number to each segment
Functions include
Service point addressing
End-to-end message delivery
Segmentation and reassembly
Connection control
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Flow Control using Three-Way
Handshake
Three-Way handshake
helps to establish the
connection between the
two devices
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Sliding Window
This concept of deciding the window size without
sending an acknowledgement is termed as
Windowing
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Network Layer
Responsible for routing and logical addressing
Assigns IP addresses and routes the packets to the
destination
Functions include
Source-to-destination delivery
Logical addressing
Routing
Address transformation
Multiplexing
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Data Link Layer
Second layer of the OSI model
Functions include
Identifying the encapsulated data
Framing
Arbitration
Physical addressing
Error detection
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Physical Layer
Responsible for transmitting a bit over the physical
medium
Converts the data from the data link layer in a
format that the communication medium can carry
Functions include:
Line configuration
Data transmission
Topology
Signals
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Full and Half Duplex Ethernet
Half Duplex Full Duplex
One wire is used to connect the
networks and transmit the data
Two wires are used to connect the
networks and transmit the data
Chances of collision if client and
server transmit data
simultaneously
There are no chances of collision
It uses Carrier Sense Multiple
Access with Collision Detection
(CSMA/CD) protocol
CSMA/CD not required hence the
data transmission rate is 100
percent
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Ethernet Frames
Frames are used to transfer the packets
They perform the data security check and ensure
that the data is not corrupted
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Hierarchical Communications
The benefits of Cisco hierarchical model include
High performance
Efficient management and troubleshooting
Policy creation
Scalability
Behavior prediction
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Core Layer
Responsible for fast and reliable transportation of data
across a network
Devices include
Cisco Switches in the 7000, 7200, 7500 and 12000
series for connecting to the WAN devices
Catalyst Switches in the 6000, 5000 and 4000 series
for connecting to the LAN devices
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Distribution Layer
Responsible for routing and managing network traffic
Functions include
Packet filtering
Access layer aggregation point
Control broadcast and multicast
Application gateways
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Access Layer
Layer ensures that the packets are delivered to the
destination computers
Functions include
Address filtering
Separate collisions domain
Share bandwidth
Handle switch bandwidth
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Straight Through Cable Or Patch Cable
Communicate
d to different
device to each
other like as
computer to
switch ,hub to
switch or
router to
computer etc.
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Cross-Over Cable
Communicated
to same device
to each other.
Such as
computer to
computer and
router to router,
switch to switch
etc.
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Summary - I
Line configuration is the manner in which the devices are
attached to the communication links
Topology is the way in which the devices are connected
together in the network
Two types of line configuration are:
Point-to-point
Multipoint
Five basic topologies include
Bus
Star
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Summary - II
Ring
Tree
Mesh
The types of network are
Local Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Wide Area Network
Modes of transmission
Simplex
Half Duplex
Full Duplex
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Summary - III
The hierarchical network model designed by Cisco
provides a reliable, scalable and cost effective way
to transfer information
The three layers of the network model are:
Core
Distributional
Access
Core layer is responsible for fast and reliable
transportation of data on the network
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Summary - IV
Distribution layer is responsible for routing and it
manipulates the packets by queuing them
Access layer ensures that the packets are delivered
to the destination computers
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) is the
layered model for the network systems, which
enables computers in the network to communicate
with each other
Application layer provides an interface for the user
to interact with the application
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Summary - V
The seven layers of the OSI model include:
Application
Presentation
Session
Transport
Network
Data Link
Physical
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Summary - VI
Presentation layer is responsible for the delivery of
information
Session layer controls the communication between
the applications on the hosts
Transport layer is responsible for source-to-
destination delivery of the entire message
Ethernet Frames are used by the Data Link layer to
transfer the packets of data from the Network layer
Physical layer is responsible to transmit a bit over
the physical medium