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Chapter 1
Introduction
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 Examination Scheme (Theory)
 Term Test : 15 Marks
 Teacher Assessment : 20 Marks
 End Sem Exam : 65 Marks
 Total Marks : 100 Marks
 Examination Scheme (Practical)
 Teacher Assessment : 25 Marks
 End Sem Exam : 25 Marks
 Total Marks: 50 Marks
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 Course Objectives:
 This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive
understanding of computer networks, from the fundamental
concepts of networking to advanced topics such as Internet
of Things (IoT) architecture and wireless networks.
 Students will explore the key components of networking,
including the network layer, transport and application layer
protocols, and the interconnection of smart objects using IP.
 By the end of the course, students will be equipped with
the knowledge and skills necessary to design, manage, and
troubleshoot computer networks, with a focus on emerging
technologies and applications in the field.
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Unit-1 Contents
 Introduction to Computer Networks: Basics
of Computer Networks
 Network Topologies and Protocols
 OSI and TCP/IP Models
 Network Devices and Components.
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1-1 DATA COMMUNICATIONS
1-1 DATA COMMUNICATIONS
The term
The term telecommunication
telecommunication means communication at a
means communication at a
distance. The word
distance. The word data
data refers to information presented
refers to information presented
in whatever form is agreed upon by the parties creating
in whatever form is agreed upon by the parties creating
and using the data.
and using the data. Data communications
Data communications are the
are the
exchange of data between two devices via some form of
exchange of data between two devices via some form of
transmission medium such as a wire cable.
transmission medium such as a wire cable.
 Components of a data communications system
 Data Flow
Topics discussed in this section:

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A data communication system is made up of five
components
1. Message: the information (data) to be communicated
– Consist of text, numbers, pictures, audio, or video
2. Sender: the device that sends the data message
– Computer, workstation, telephone handset, video camera,
…
3. Receiver: the device that receives the message
– Computer, workstation, telephone handset, television
4. Medium: The physical path by which a message travels from
sender to receiver
– twisted pair, coaxial cable, fiber-optic, radio waves
5. Protocol: a set of rules that govern data communications
– An agreement between the communicating devices
– Devices may be connected but not communicating (no
protocol)
– Arabic speaker with Japanese speaker

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Figure 1.1 Components of a data communication system

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Data Flow
Communication between two devices can be:
• Simplex
• Half-Duplex
• Full-Duplex

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Figure 1.2 Data flow (simplex, half-duplex, and full-duplex)

 Simplex (one way street)
 The communication is unidirectional
 Only one device on a link can transmit; the other can
only receive
 Use the entire capacity of the channel to send data
 Example: Keyboards, Monitors
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 Half-Duplex (one-lane with two-directional traffic)
 Each station can both transmit and receive, but not at
the same time
 When one device is sending, the other can only
receive, and vice versa
 The entire capacity of a channel is taken over by the
transmitting device
 Example: Walkie-talkies
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
Full-Duplex (Duplex) (two-way street)
 Both stations can transmit and receive at same time
 Signals going in either direction sharing the capacity of
the link
 Sharing can occur in two ways:
 Link has two physically separate transmission paths
 One for sending and the other for receiving
 The capacity of the channel is divided between signals
travelling in both directions
 Example: Telephone network
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1-2 NETWORKS
1-2 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. A link can be a cable, air, optical fiber, or any
network. A link can be a cable, air, optical fiber, or any
medium which can transport a signal carrying
medium which can transport a signal carrying
information.
information.
 Network Criteria
 Physical Structures
 Categories of Networks

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Network Criteria
 Performance
 Depends on Network Elements
 Measured in terms of Delay(low) and Throughput( (high): a
measure of how fast we can actually send data through a network)
 Reliability
 Failure rate of network components
 Recovery time of a network after a failure
 Network’s robustness in a catastrophe: protect by good back up
network system
 Measured in terms of availability/robustness
 Security
 Data protection against corruption/loss of data due to:
 Errors
 Malicious users

 Physical Structures:
 Type of connection

Network: Two or more devices connected through
links

Link: Communication pathway that transfers data
from one device two another

Two devices must be connected in some way to the
same link at the same time. Two possible types:
 Point-to-Point
 Multipoint
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Physical Structures
 Type of Connection
 Point to Point - single transmitter and receiver
 Dedicated link between two devices
 Entire capacity of the link is reserved for transmission between
those two devices
 Use an actual length of wire or cable
 Other options, such as microwave or satellite is possible
 Example: Television remote control

 Multipoint (Multidrop)- multiple recipients of single transmission
 More than two devices share a single link
 Capacity is shared
 Channel is shared either spatially or temporally
 Spatially shared: if devices use link at same time
 Timeshare: if users must take turns
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Figure 1.3 Types of connections: point-to-point and multipoint

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Categories of Networks
 Local Area Networks (LANs)
 Short distances
 Designed to provide local interconnectivity
 Wide Area Networks (WANs)
 Long distances
 Provide connectivity over large areas
 Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
 Provide connectivity over areas such as a city, a campus

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Categories of Networks
Network Category depends on its size
Three primary categories
LAN
LAN: Covers area < 2miles
WAN
WAN: Can be worldwide
MAN
MAN: Between LAN & WAN, span 10s of
miles

Local Area Network (LAN)
 Privately owned
 Links devices in the same office, building, or
campus
 Simple LAN: 2 PCs & 1 printer in home or office
 Size is limited to a few kilometers
 Allow resources to be shared (hardware, software,
or data)
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An isolated LAN connecting 12 computers to a hub in a closet

 LAN is distinguished by:
 Size (# users of OS, or licensing restrictions)
 Transmission medium (only one type)
 Topology (bus, ring, star)
 Data Rates (speed):
 Early: 4 to 16 Mbps
 Today: 100 to 1000 Mbps
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Wide Area Networks (WAN)
 Provides long-distance transmission of data
over large geographic areas (country,
continent, world)
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Wide Area Networks (WAN)
 Switched WAN
 Backbone of the Internet
 Dialup line point-to-point WAN
 Leased line from a telephone company
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Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN)
 Size between LAN and WAN
 Inside a town or a city
 Example: the part of the telephone company
network that can provide a high-speed DSL
to the customer
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Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN)
 Two or more networks connected together
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Figure 1.12 A heterogeneous network made of four WANs and two LANs

The Internet
 Internet has revolutionized many aspects of our daily lives.
 It has affected the way we do business as well as the way
we spend our leisure time.
 Internet is a communication system that has brought a
wealth of information to our fingertips and organized it for
our use
 An internet is 2 or more networks that can communicate
with each other
 The Internet is a collaboration of more than hundreds of
thousands of interconnected networks
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Figure 1.13 Hierarchical organization of the Internet

Protocols and Standards
 Protocol synonymous with rule
 Standards: agreed-upon rules
 Protocols
 A protocol is a set of rules that govern data
communications
 Defines What, How, and When it is communicated
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Protocols and Standards
 Elements of a protocol:
 Syntax: structure or format of data

Example: 8-bits address of sender, 8-bits address of receiver,
remaining bits: message stream
 Semantics: meaning of each section of bits. It refers
when data sent and how fast it is sent

Example: Does the address is a route to be taken or the
final destination of the message
 Timing: when data should be sent and how fast they can
be sent

Example: sender produces data at 100 Mbps but the
receiver can process data at only 1 Mbps  overload
and data loose
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Physical Topology
 Connection of devices
 The way a network is laid out physically
 Two or more links form a topology
 The topology of a network is the geometric
representation of the relationship of all the links and
linking devices (nodes) to one another.
 Four topologies : Mesh, Star, Bus, and Ring
• Type of transmission - unicast, mulitcast, broadcast

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Figure 1.4 Categories of topology

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Topology
Mesh Star Ring Bus Tree Hybrid

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Figure 1.5 A fully connected mesh topology (five devices)

 In a mesh topology, every computer is connected to each
other computer via dedicated channels.
 The total number of ports that are required by each device
is N-1. (if 5 devices are connected then 4 port are required)
The total number of dedicated links required to connect
them is N(N-1)/2. i.e, if there are 5 computers connected to
it then required dedicated link will be 5*4/2 = 10.
 It can be divided into two kinds:
1. Fully connected mesh topology: all the nodes connected
to every other node. 2. Partially connected mesh topology:
It does not have all the nodes connected to each other.
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 Advantages of Mesh Topology
 The arrangement of the network nodes is such that
it is possible to transmit data from one node to
many other nodes at the same time.
 The failure of a single node does not cause the
entire network to fail as there are alternate paths for
data transmission.
 It can handle heavy traffic, as there are dedicated
paths between any two network nodes.
 Point-to-point contact between every pair of nodes
makes it easy to identify faults.
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 Disadvantages of Mesh Topology
 The cost of implementation and maintenance is
higher.
 Configuration and installation are difficult.
 Suitable for less number of devices, as cable cost is
high.
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Figure 1.6 A star topology connecting four stations

 In star topology, all the computers are connected
to a single central node called a hub through a
cable. All the transmission of data is through the
hub.
 Every computer is connected to the hub through a
dedicated connection/cable.
 Hub also acts as a repeater.
 The performance of the network depends on the
capacity of central Hub . If the hub has high data
transfer rate , the overall network performance is
likely to be good
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 Advantages of Star Topology
 Due to its centralized nature, the topology offers simplicity
of operation.
 It also achieves isolation of each device in the network.
 Adding or removing network nodes is easy, and can be
done without affecting the entire network.
 Due to its centralized nature, it is easy to detect faults in the
network devices.
 As the analysis of traffic is easy, the topology poses a lesser
security risk.
 Data packets do not have to pass through many nodes, like
in the case of a ring network. Thus, with the use of a high-
capacity central hub, traffic load can be handled at fairly
decent speeds.
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 Disadvantages of Star Topology
 Network operation depends on the functioning of
the central hub. Hence, central hub failure leads to
the failure of the entire network.
 Also, the number of nodes that can be added,
depends on the capacity of the central hub.
 The setup cost is quite high.
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Figure 1.7 A bus topology connecting three stations

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Figure 1.8 A ring topology connecting six stations

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In a Ring topology, the device forms the ring shape, in
which each device is connected exactly to its neighbour
on both sides through point to point connection and the
first and last nodes are connected to each other.
The functionality of Ring topology:
1.In this topology, one device known as monitor station
will take responsibility for the operation.
2.Station has to hold the token to transmit the data.
3.When no station is holding the token then the token
will be circulated in the ring

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1.To prevent the loss of the transmission data from the first node
to the last node say i.e,1000th node, number of repeaters are
deployed in the network.
2.Dual Ring Topology: Bidirectional connections between each
network node.
3.Data is transmitted in a sequential manner it can’t skip device
in between.
Disadvantages of Ring topology
•Difficult to troubleshoot.
•Failure in a single computer can lead to disturbing the whole
network.
•Adding or removing a computer will disturb the transmission of
the data in the network.

 Advantages of Ring Topology
 The data being transmitted between two nodes passes
through all the intermediate nodes. A central server is not
required for the management of this topology.
 The traffic is unidirectional and the data transmission is
high-speed.
 In comparison to a bus, a ring is better at handling load.
 The adding or removing of network nodes is easy, as the
process requires changing only two connections.
 The configuration makes it easy to identify faults in
network nodes.
 In this topology, each node has the opportunity to transmit
data. Thus, it is a very organized network topology.
 It is less costly than a star topology.
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Tree Topology
PROS CONS
Blends bus and star topologies The network is dependent on the
health of the root node
Easy to manage Requires networking expertise
Easy to expand Involves a lot of cable
Suitable for middle-sized
businesses
Larger implementations require
monitoring software
Can get expensive
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Tree Topology
 Imagine a hierarchy of network nodes, with the root node
serving client nodes, that in turn serve other lower-level
nodes.
 The top-level node is mostly a mainframe computer while
other nodes in the hierarchy are mini or microcomputers.
 In this arrangement, the node at each level could be forming
a star network with the nodes it serves. In this case, the
structure combines star and bus topologies and inherits their
advantages and disadvantages.
 Tree topology is used to organised the computers in
corporate network.
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 Advantages of Tree Topology
 The tree topology is useful in cases where a star or bus
cannot be implemented individually. It is most suited in
networking multiple departments of a university or
corporation, where each unit (star segment) functions
separately and is also connected with the main node (root
node).
 The advantages of centralization that are achieved in a star
topology are inherited by the individual star segments in a
tree network.
 Each star segment gets a dedicated link from the central
bus. Thus, the failure of one segment does not affect the
rest of the network.
 Fault identification is easy.
 The network can be expanded by the addition of secondary
nodes. Thus, scalability is achieved.
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 Disadvantages of Tree Topology
 As multiple segments are connected to a central bus, the
network depends heavily on the bus. Its failure affects the
entire network.
 Owing to its size and complexity, maintenance is not easy
and costs are high. Also, configuration is difficult in
comparison to that in other topologies.
 Though it is scalable, the number of nodes that can be
added depends on the capacity of the central bus and on the
cable type.
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Figure 1.9 A hybrid topology: a star backbone with three bus networks

 A hybrid topology is a combination of two or more types
of network topology.
This types of network topology are usually implemented by
the organisation
 Examples of Hybrid Topology
 Internet is the best example of the largest Hybrid topology
If there is a bus topology in the IT department while ring
topology in the HR department then connecting these two
will result in the hybrid topology.
 Features of Hybrid Topology
 1. Collection of two or more topology.
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 Advantages of Hybrid Topology
 Scalable: easy to increase the size of the network by adding
new components
 Effective: design in such a way that the strength of
constituent topologies is maximized.
 Flexible: It can be designed according to the requirement of
the organisation.
 Reliable: as troubleshooting is easy and Error detecting.
fault detection and troubleshooting
 Disadvantages of Hybrid Topology
 Costly to implement: Cost of Infrastructure, hub and
expertise increases.
 Difficult to manage as it is complex in design.
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1-4 PROTOCOLS
1-4 PROTOCOLS
A protocol is synonymous with rule. It consists of a set of
A protocol is synonymous with rule. It consists of a set of
rules that govern data communications. It determines
rules that govern data communications. It determines
what is communicated, how it is communicated and when
what is communicated, how it is communicated and when
it is communicated. The key elements of a protocol are
it is communicated. The key elements of a protocol are
syntax, semantics and timing
syntax, semantics and timing
 Syntax
 Semantics
 Timing

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Elements of a Protocol
 Syntax
 Structure or format of the data
 Indicates how to read the bits - field delineation
 Semantics
 Interprets the meaning of the bits
 Knows which fields define what action
 Timing
 When data should be sent and what
 Speed at which data should be sent or speed at which it is
being received.

 Many times it is necessary to connect a local area
network to another local area network or to a wide
area network.
 Local area network to local area network
connections are usually performed with a bridge.
 Local area network to wide area network
connections are usually performed with a router.
 A third device, the switch, can be used to
interconnect segments of a local area network
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Network Devices & Components
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Network Devices & Components
 Network Devices:
 Are products used to expand or connect
networks
 Can control the amount of traffic on a
network
 Can speed up the flow of data over a
network
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Network Interface card(NIC)
 NIC provides the physical interface between
computer and cabling
 It prepares data, sends data, and controls the
flow of data.It can also receive and translate
data into bytes for the CPU to understand
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Repeater
 A repeater is a regenerator, not an amplifier A repeater
installed on a link receives the signal before it becomes too
weak or corrupted , regenerates the original bit pattern, and
put the refreshed copy back onto the link.
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 Repeaters are very small devices . They allow a cabling
system to extend beyond its maximum allowed length by
amplifying the network voltage so they travel farther
 Repeaters are nothing more than amplifiers and as such are
very inexpensive . Repeaters can only be used to regenerate
signals between similar network segments
 The main disadvantage to repeater is that they just amplify
signals. These signals not only include network signals, but
any noise on the wire as well.
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Hub
 A device that connects all the computers in a network to
each other.
 Hub is a common connection point for devices in a network
 A hub contains multiple ports. When a packet arrives at one
port , it is copied to the other ports so that all segments of
the LAN can see all the packets
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Switch
 A network switch is a computer networking device that
connects network segments
 Low end network switches appear nearly identical to
network hubs , but a switch contains more
“intelligence”(and slightly higher price) than a network hub
 Switch is data link layer device.
 Switch can perform error checking before forwarding data,
that makes it very efficient as it does not forward packets
that have errors and forward good packets selectively to
correct port only
 Network switches are capable of inspecting data packets as
they are received, determining the source and destination
device of that packet , and forwarding it appropriately
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 A vital difference between hub and switch is that all the
nodes connected to a hub share the bandwidth among
themselves, while a device connected to a switch port has
the full bandwidth all to itself
 For ex. If 10 nodes are communicating using a hub on 10-
Mbps network, then each node may only get a portion of
the 10 Mbps if other nodes on the hub want to communicate
as well. But with a switch , each node could possibly
communicate at the full 10 Mbps
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Router
 A router is a device like a switch that routes data
packets based on their IP addresses.
 Router is mainly a Network Layer device.
 Routers normally connect LANs and WANs
together and have a dynamically updating routing
table based on which they make decisions on
routing the data packets.
 Like bridges, they can segment large networks and
can filter out noise.
 Highly intelligent device and more expensive that
connect multiple network types and determine the
best path for sending data
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Bridge
Bridge
S1 S2
S4
S3
S5 S6
LAN1
LAN2
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Bridges
 As a physical layer device , it regenerates the signal it receives
 As a data link layer device the Bridge can check the
Physical/MAC address (source & destination) contained in the
frame
 Bridges use backward learning in recording source address on
transmissions.
 Unlike repeaters, bridges will not forward a frame onto another
LAN segment if it knows about the location of the destination
node.
 Bridge management gets more complicated when loops are
possible in the frame route.
 It can connect on different architectures like Ethernet and Token-
ring
 It provide packet filtering , meaning it only passes the packet that
are allow on destination network
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How it works?
 Bridge examine each packet as it enters through
one of the port, it first checks MAC address of the
sender and create a mapping between the port and
the sender MAC address .
 Then it looks MAC address of destination and
compare the list of all learned MAC addresses.
 If the address is in the list then bridge look up the
port number & forward the packet to the port
where the destination is connected .
 If the destination’s MAC address is not in the list
the bridge blocks the data from passing
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Gateway
 A gateway is a protocol convertor.
 It accepts a packet format for one protocol(e.g.,
Apple Talk) and converts it into a packet format for
another protocol(e.g.,TCP/IP).
 It is a computer that operates in all 5 layer or 7 layers
of OSI model
 A Gateway takes an application message, reads it &
interprets it
 In homes, the Gateway is the ISP(internet service
provider) that connects the user to the Internet.
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MAC Address
 A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a 48-bit address
that is used for communication between 2 hosts in an
Ethernet environment
 It is a hardware address which means that it is stored in the
firmware of the network card
 A MAC address is supposed to be globally unique. Each
network card vendor gets its share of addresses (represented
by the first 24 bits)

The address is written in the form of 12 hexadecimal digits.
 Ex. D8-D3-85-EB-12-E3
 Every hexadecimal character represents 4 bits so the first 6
hexadecimal characters represent the vendor(in this case
Hewlett Packard)
 It is a physical address
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IP Address
 An IP address is a 32 bit number that identifies a host on a
network. It is usually written in the form of 4 decimal
numbers separated by periods (ex.10.0.50.1)
 An IP address is a logical address
 Any device that wants to communicate with other device
using TCP/IP needs to have an IP address . It can be
configured manually or it can be obtained from a DHCP
server
 The term “IP address” is used for IPV4 which is the fourth
version of the IP protocol.
 A newer version exists IPV6 that uses 128 bit addressing
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Protocol Architecture
 It is layered structure of H/W and S/W that
supports exchange of data between systems
 It supports distributed applications(E-mail , file
transfer)
 Each layer of protocol architecture provides some
set of rules
 There are 2 widely used protocol architecture
 OSI Model
 TCP/IP architecture
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OSI Model
 An ISO(International standard organization) that covers all
aspects of network communications is the open system
Interconnection (OSI) model
 An open system is a model that allows any 2 different
systems to communicate regardless of their underlying
architecture(H/w and S/w)
 The OSI model is not a protocol ; it is a model for
understanding and designing a network architecture that is
flexible, robust and interoperable
 The OSI model is a layered framework for the design of
network systems that allows for communication across all
types of computer systems
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 The purpose of the OSI model is to facilitate
communication between different systems(2
different OS) without requiring changes to the
logic of the underlying hardware & software
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 The OSI model is built of 7 ordered layers
1. (layer 1) physical layer
2. (layer 2) Data Link layer
3. (layer 3) Network layer
4. (layer 4) Transport layer
5. (layer 5)Session layer
6. (layer 6) Pesentation layer
7. (layer 7) Application layer
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Peer to Peer Process
 Within a single machine each layer calls upon the
services of the layer just below it
 Layer 3, for example , uses the services provided
by layer 2 and provides services for layer 4
 Between machines, layer x on one machine
communicates with layer x on another machine , by
using a protocol (this is peer-to –peer process)
 Communication between machines is therefore
peer to peer process using protocols appropriate to
a given layer
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 Helps in setting up & managing connections , enabling
sending & receiving of data followed by termination of
connections or sessions
 Seesion layer has it own helpers called APIs which allows
applications on different computers to communicate with each
other
 Just before a connection or session established with the server ,
server perform a function called Authentication (process of
verifying “who you are?”) for this server uses username &
password. Once entered username & password are matched a
seesion or connection is established between your computer &
server.
 Authrization is checked afterwards. If you have permission to
access a file?
 Session layer keeps the track of files that are being
downloaded
 Helps in session management. (which data packet belong to
which file(eg. text or image file) & tracks where the received
data packet go
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TCP/IP
 A network model designed to support network communication even if the
computers are from different manufacturers
 It is specifically designed as a model to offer highly reliable and end-to-end
byte stream over an unreliable internetwork.
 As per the name TCP/IP seems to be a set of 2 protocols only, however it
consists of numerous protocols bundled at different layers.
 Application layer generates the message which pass through the lower layer
at the sending node where each layer encapsulates the message from the
above layer . So the message sent becomes larger & larger as it passes down
the chain
 TCP/IP helps you to determine how a specific computer should be
connected to the internet and how you can transmit data between them. It
helps you to create a virtual network when multiple computer networks are
connected together.
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Media Access Control(MAC
sublayer)
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The remaining layers are
implemented in the form of software
programs in computer’s operating
system

 Advantages of the OSI Model
Here are the major benefits/pros of using the OSI model:
 It helps you to standardize router, switch, motherboard, and
other hardware
 Reduces complexity and standardizes interfaces
 Facilitates modular engineering
 Helps you to ensure interoperable technology
 Helps you to accelerate the evolution
 Protocols can be replaced by new protocols when technology
changes.
 Provide support for connection-oriented services as well as
connectionless service.
 It is a standard model in computer networking.
 Supports connectionless and connection-oriented services.
 It offers flexibility to adapt to various types of protocols.
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 Advantages of TCP/IP
Here, are pros/benefits of using the TCP/IP model:
 It helps you to establish/set up a connection between
different types of computers.
 It operates independently of the operating system.
 It supports many routing-protocols.
 It enables the internetworking between the organizations.
 TCP/IP model has a highly scalable client-server architecture.
 It can be operated independently.
 Supports several routing protocols.
 It can be used to establish a connection between two
computers.
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