PhysicalandDataLinkLayers.pptVIP

Copyright 2005 John Wiley Sons, Inc Physical and Data Link Layers Physical Layer - Overview Includes network hardware and circuits Network circuits: physical media (e.g., cables) and special purposes devices (e.g., routers and hubs). Types of Circuits Physical circuits connect devices include actual wires such as twisted pair wires Logical circuits refer to the transmission characteristics of the circuit, such as a T-1 connection refers to 1.5 Mbps Can be the same or different. For example, in multiplexing, one wire carries several logical circuits Types of