This document provides an overview of data communication, computer networks, and the Internet. It defines key terms like data communication, telecommunication, and data. It describes the basic components of data communication and different types of data flow. It also explains different types of computer networks including LANs, MANs, and WANs. Finally, it discusses topics like network media, internetworking, the architecture of the Internet, and several protocols used on the Internet like TCP/IP and HTTP.

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Data Communication,
Computer Network and
Internet

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Data Communication
Data Communication
The term telecommunication means communication at a
The term telecommunication means communication at a
distance. The word data refers to information presented in
distance. The word data refers to information presented in
whatever form is agreed upon by the parties creating and
whatever form is agreed upon by the parties creating and
using the data. Data communications are the exchange of
using the data. Data communications are the exchange of
data between two devices via some form of transmission
data between two devices via some form of transmission
medium such as a wire cable.
medium such as a wire cable.

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Five components of data communication
Data Communication..
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Data flow (simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex)
Types of Communication
Types of Communication

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NETWORKS
NETWORKS
A
A network
network is a set of devices (often referred to as
is a set of devices (often referred to as nodes
nodes)
)
connected by communication
connected by communication links
links. A node can be a
. A node can be a
computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending
computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending
and/or receiving data generated by other nodes on the
and/or receiving data generated by other nodes on the
network.
network.

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Computer Network
There are three types of Computer Network
i) LAN (Local Area Network)
ii) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
iii) WAN (Wide Area Network)

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Computer Network
Local Area Network (LAN): A LAN is a computer network
covering a local area, like a home, office, or group of buildings.
A LAN is a network whose computers are located relatively near
one another. The nodes may be connected by a cable or small
transmitters.

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Local Area Network (LAN)
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9. LAN - Local Area Network
 connects computers that are physically close together ( < 1
mile).
 high speed
 multi-access
 Technologies:
 Ethernet10 Mbps, 100Mbps
 Token Ring 16 Mbps
 FDDI 100 Mbps
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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): MANs are large computer
networks usually spanning a city. They typically use wireless
infrastructure or optical fiber connections to link their sites.
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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
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12. MAN - Metropolitan Area Network
 Larger than a LAN and smaller than a WAN
- example: campus-wide network
- multi-access network
 Technologies:
 coaxial cable
 microwave
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Wide Area Network (WAN):A WAN is a computer network that covers a
broad geographical area (i.e., any network whose communications links
cross metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries ). Or, less formally, a
network that uses routers and public communications links
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
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15. WAN - Wide Area Network
 connects computers that are physically far apart. “long-
haul network”.
 typically slower than a LAN.
 typically less reliable than a LAN.
 point-to-point
 Technologies:
 telephone lines
 Satellite communications
 Trans Oceanic Cable
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• Simultaneous Access
• Shared Peripheral Devices
• Personal Communication
• Easier Backup
A network is a set of technologies (including hardware,
software and cabling or some other means) that can be used
to connect computers together, enabling them to
communicate, exchange information, and share resources.
The main benefits of using a network are:
The Uses of a Network

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Network Media
1.Guided Media
i. Twisted Pair
a. Category 5,6,7
ii. Co-axial Cable
a. Thin net
b. Thick net
iii. Fiber Optic
2.Unguided Media
i. Microwave
a. Terrestrial
b. Satellite
ii. Radio Wave
iii.Broadcast

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Network Media (cont..)
1.Guided Media
i. Twisted Pair
a. Category 5,6,7

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Network Media (cont..)
1.Guided Media
ii. Co-axial Cable
a. Thin net (10Base 2)
b. Thick net (10 Base 5)

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Network Media (cont..)
1.Guided Media
iii. Fiber Optics

21. Internetwork
 Connection of 2 or more distinct (possibly dissimilar) networks.
 Requires some kind of network device to facilitate the connection.
Net A Net B
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22. The Internet
 millions of connected
computing devices: hosts =
end systems
 running network apps
 communication links
 fiber, copper, radio, satellite
 routers: forward
packets (chunks of data)
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Home network
Institutional network
Mobile network
Global ISP
Regional ISP
router
PC
server
wireless
laptop
cellular
handheld
wired
links
access
points

23. The Internet
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Internet Mapping Project, Bill Cheswick

24. A Network of Networks
 roughly hierarchical
 Tier-1 ISPs provide national,
international coverage
 Tier-2 ISPs provide regional coverage
 Tier-3 and lower levels provide local
coverage
 any tier may sell to business and
residential customers
 any ISP may have a link to any
other ISP (not strictly hierarchical)
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26. Many Different Internet Service Providers
 Each network is independent
 Interoperability requires using
Internet standards: IP, TCP
 the Internet is global and must run these
standards
 your private intranet can do whatever
you want it to do
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27. Internet Design Goals
 primary goal: interoperability among existing networks
 a network of networks
 obey administrative boundaries
 secondary goals
 fault tolerance
 multiple transport protocols
 support a variety of networks
 distributed management
 cost effective, low effort for host attachment, accountability
 first three were more important, so remaining four did not receive as
much attention
 no mention of security
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28. Internet Design Principles
 minimal assumptions about services network should support
 ability to send packets
 no reliability or security
 end-to-end principle
 keep the core of the network as simple as possible,
 put complex functionality at the edges
 exception: significant performance improvement
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29. Network Models
 Using a formal model allows us to deal with various aspects
of Networks abstractly.
 We will look at a popular model (OSI reference model).
 The OSI reference model is a layered model.
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30. Layering
 Divide a task into pieces and then solve each piece
independently (or nearly so).
 Establishing a well defined interface between layers
makes porting easier.
 Major Advantages:
 Code Reuse
 Extensibility
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31. The Internet Hourglass (TCP/IP Model)
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32. The Internet at each Hop
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Summary of layers of TCP/IP
Application

34. What’s a protocol?
human protocols:
 “what’s 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
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35. What’s a protocol?
a human protocol and a computer
network protocol:
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Q: Other human protocols?
Hi
Hi
Got the
time?
2:00
TCP connection
request
TCP connection
response
Get http://www.awl.com/kurose-ross
<file>
time

36. Protocol
 An agreed upon convention for communication.
 both endpoints need to understand the protocol.
 Protocols must be formally defined and unambiguous!
 Protocols define
 format,
 order of msgs sent and received among network entities,
 actions taken on msg transmission, receipt
 We will study lots of existing protocols and perhaps develop a few of
our own.
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37. Programs & Processes
 A program is an executable file.
 A process or task is an instance of a program that is being
executed.
 A single program can generate multiple processes.
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38. Client - Server
 A server is a process - not a machine !
 A server waits for a request from a client.
 A client is a process that sends a request to an existing
server and (usually) waits for a reply.
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39. Client - Server Examples
 Server returns the time-of-day.
 Server returns a document.
 Server prints a file for client.
 Server does a disk read or write.
 Server records a transaction.
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40. Thought Exercise
 Come up with an example of a layered
system.
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41. Layering Example: Federal Express
 Letter in envelope, address on outside
 FedX guy adds addressing information, barcode.
 Local office drives to airport and delivers to hub.
 Sent via airplane to nearest city.
 Delivered to right office
 Delivered to right person
Letter
Letter
Addressed
Envelope
Addressed
Envelope
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• The World Wide Web is the universe of
network-accessible information, an
embodiment of human knowledge .
• The World Wide Web is a huge set of
interlinked documents, images and other
resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs.
These hyperlinks and URLs allow the web
servers and other machines that store originals,
and cached copies, of these resources to deliver
them as required using HTTP (Hypertext
Transfer Protocol). HTTP is only one of the
communication protocols used on the Internet.
WWW

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• The Internet is named after the Internet
Protocol, the standard communications protocol
used by every computer on the Internet. The
Internet can powerfully leverage your ability to
find, manage, and share information. Never
before in human history has such a valuable
resource been available to so many people at
such little cost. You are incredibly lucky.
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• The concept of sending electronic text messages
between parties in a way analogous to mailing letters
or memos predates the creation of the Internet. Even
today it can be important to distinguish between
Internet and internal e-mail systems. Internet e-mail
may travel and be stored unencrypted on many other
networks and machines out of both the sender's and
the recipient's control. During this time it is quite
possible for the content to be read and even tampered
with by third parties, if anyone considers it important
enough.
E-Mail

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• Webinar: Web+ Seminar, one-to-many
interactive communication
• Webcast: Web+ Broadcast, one-to-many non-
interactive communication/streamZ
• Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, Microsoft
Teams: Cloud-based video conferencing
service
Contemporary