网络层2015课题.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Data communication takes place between two devices that are directly connected by some form of point-to-point transmission medium. However, it is impractical for two devices to be directly, point-to-point connected because of : - The devices are very far apart. - Some device may require a link to many of the others at various time. The solution is to attach each device to a communication network. The devices are refered to network stations. The stat