Computer Communications and Networking

Outlines
Introduction
Data Communication Networks Protocols and Standards

OSI Model Layer Description Security Issues

Introduction
Data Communications
Sender, Receiver and Medium Four fundamental characteristics for Data Comm.
Delivery Accuracy Timeliness Jitter

Direction of Data flow

Simplex Duplex (Half, Full)

 Five components for successful communication

Networks
What is Network? Distributed Processing Type of Connection
P2P Multipoint

Network criteria
Performance Reliability Security

Data Communication System Components

Internet Today

Protocols and Standards

Protocols is set of rules that governs data communications A protocol defines what is communicated, how it is communicated and when it is communicated The key element of protocol is:
Syntax: refers to the structure or format of data Semantics: refers to the meaning of each section of bits Timing: When data should be sent and how fast they can be sent

 Standards Organizations:
ISO (International Standards Organization) ITU-T (International Telecommunication UnionTelecommunication standards section) CCITT (Consultative Committee for International Telegraphy and Telephony) ANSI (American National Standards Institute) IEEE EIA (Electronic Industries Association)