Chapter6.pptVIP

Network Computer network –A combination of computers connected through transmission media. LAN (Local Area Network) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) Internetwork – (e.g. Internet)Networks can be connected using connecting device. Model and Protocol Model –the specification set by a standards organization as a guideline for designing networks. Protocol –a set of rules that controls the interaction of different devices in a network/internetwork. Functions of the Layers Physical transmit a bit stream over a physical medium. Data-Link Organizes bits into logical units