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Unit 0 
[ Prerequisite ] 
Introduction 
to 
Computer Communication Networks
Motivation to learn this Subject . . . . . . . . . . 
 Business 
 Science 
 Education 
 Industry
Topics to be covered in this Introductory Chapter 
 Data Communications 
 Networks 
 Internet 
 Protocols & Standards
1-1 DATA COMMUNICATIONS 
Data communications collectively refers to the 
exchange of data between two devices via some form of 
transmission medium ( such as a wire cable ). 
Data 
 facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. 
Communication 
 the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or 
using some other medium. 
Topics discussed in this section: 
a) Effectiveness of a Data Communication System 
b) Components 
c) Data Representation 
d) Data Flow
a) Effectiveness of a Data Communication System 
The effectiveness of a data communication system depends on 
the following four fundamental characteristics : 
~ Delivery [ Destination reached should be correct ] 
~ Accuracy [ The data should be 100 % same, as it was, when transmitted ] 
~ Timeliness [ The delay should be insignificant ] 
~ Jitter [ The speed should be uniform for all data packets ]
b) Components of Data Communication System 
The five important components of Data Communications are : 
~ Message [ Message is the information to be communicated ] 
~ Sender [ The sender is the device that sends the message ] 
~ Receiver [ The receiver is the device that receives the message ] 
~ Transmission Medium [ It is the physical path through which a message travels from sender to receiver ] 
~ Protocol [ It is a set of rules that govern data communications ]
c) Data Representation 
The data can come in different forms such as : 
~ Text [ e.g. a, b, c, X, Y , Z . ] 
~ Numbers [ e.g. 0,1,2 , . . . . . . . 9 ] 
~ Images [ e.g. *.jpeg , *.png files ] 
~ Audio [ e.g. *.mp3 files ] 
~ Video [ e.g. *.mp4 , *.avi files etc.] 
Text 
Data 
Form 
Numbers 
Audio Images 
Video
d ) Data Flow
1-2 NETWORKS 
What do you mean by network ? 
 A network is a set of devices (often referred to as nodes) 
connected by communication links. 
* A node can be a computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending and/or 
receiving data generated by other nodes on the network. 
* A link is communication pathway that transfers data from one device to another. 
Topics discussed in this section: 
a) Distributed Processing 
b) Network Criteria 
c) Physical Structures 
d) Network Models 
e) Categories of Networks 
f) Interconnection of Networks: Internetwork
a) Distributed Processing 
 Modern day networks use 
distributed processing, in which a 
task is divided among multiple 
computers. 
Note : Contrast this with Centralized Processing
b) Network Criteria 
~ Performance [ maximum throughput and minimum delay ] 
~ Reliability [ the work should continue in spite of any catastrophe ] 
~ Security [ Protecting data from manipulation or damage ]
c) Physical Structures 
~ Type of Connection 
[based on type of link] 
~ Physical Topology 
[based on network’s physical layout ]
Type of Connection
Physical Topology
i) Mesh Topology
ii) Star Topology
iii) Bus Topology
iv) Ring Topology
Hybrid Topology
d) Network Models 
~ OSI Model ( 7 - layer model ) 
~ Internet Model ( 4 - layer model )
e) Categories of Networks 
~ Local Area Network ( LAN ) 
~ Metropolitan Area Network ( MAN ) 
~ Wide Area Network ( WAN )
i) LAN ( Local Area Network )
ii) MAN ( Metropolitan Area Network ) 
Typical Cable TV Network 
[ An example of MAN ]
iii) WAN ( Wide Area Network )
f ) Interconnection of Networks : Internetwork
1-3 THE INTERNET 
 The Internet is a communication system that has 
brought a wealth of information to our fingertips and 
organized it for our use. 
 The 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.
 Brief History of Internet 
~ In mid-1960s’, mainframe computers in research organization were stand-alone devices. 
~ In 1967, ARPA ( Advanced Research Projects Agency ) presented the idea for ARPANET. 
~ By 1969, ARPANET was a reality. [ Four Universities in USA were interconnected ] 
~ In 1973, Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn present the landmark paper outlining the foundations 
for TCP/IP. 
 Internet Today 
~ The Internet has come a long way since the 1960s’. It complexity has grown enormously. 
~ It is difficult to give an accurate representation of the Internet because it is continually 
changing. 
~ Hierarchy in Internet Usage : IISPs’ ⇋ NISPs’ ⇋ RISPs’ ⇋ LISPs’ ⇋ Users’. 
Note : ISP stands for Internet Service Provider
Hierarchical organization of the Internet 
* ISP stands for Internet Service Provider 
* NAP stands for Network Access Point
1-4 PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS 
 Protocol 
 A protocol is a set of rules that govern data communications 
 Standards 
~ something that is used or accepted as normal or average. 
~ something that is used as a measure, norm, or model in 
comparative evaluations.
 Standards Organization 
 Standards are developed through the cooperation 
of standards creation committees, forums, and government 
regulatory agencies. A standards organization is one among 
these. 
( e.g. : ISO / ITU-T / ANSI / IEEE / EIA ) 
 Internet Standards 
 An Internet Standard is a thoroughly tested 
specification that is useful to and adhered to by those who 
work with the Internet. It is a formalized regulation that 
must be followed.

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Unit 0 introduction

  • 1. Unit 0 [ Prerequisite ] Introduction to Computer Communication Networks
  • 2. Motivation to learn this Subject . . . . . . . . . .  Business  Science  Education  Industry
  • 3. Topics to be covered in this Introductory Chapter  Data Communications  Networks  Internet  Protocols & Standards
  • 4. 1-1 DATA COMMUNICATIONS Data communications collectively refers to the exchange of data between two devices via some form of transmission medium ( such as a wire cable ). Data  facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. Communication  the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. Topics discussed in this section: a) Effectiveness of a Data Communication System b) Components c) Data Representation d) Data Flow
  • 5. a) Effectiveness of a Data Communication System The effectiveness of a data communication system depends on the following four fundamental characteristics : ~ Delivery [ Destination reached should be correct ] ~ Accuracy [ The data should be 100 % same, as it was, when transmitted ] ~ Timeliness [ The delay should be insignificant ] ~ Jitter [ The speed should be uniform for all data packets ]
  • 6. b) Components of Data Communication System The five important components of Data Communications are : ~ Message [ Message is the information to be communicated ] ~ Sender [ The sender is the device that sends the message ] ~ Receiver [ The receiver is the device that receives the message ] ~ Transmission Medium [ It is the physical path through which a message travels from sender to receiver ] ~ Protocol [ It is a set of rules that govern data communications ]
  • 7. c) Data Representation The data can come in different forms such as : ~ Text [ e.g. a, b, c, X, Y , Z . ] ~ Numbers [ e.g. 0,1,2 , . . . . . . . 9 ] ~ Images [ e.g. *.jpeg , *.png files ] ~ Audio [ e.g. *.mp3 files ] ~ Video [ e.g. *.mp4 , *.avi files etc.] Text Data Form Numbers Audio Images Video
  • 8. d ) Data Flow
  • 9. 1-2 NETWORKS What do you mean by network ?  A network is a set of devices (often referred to as nodes) connected by communication links. * A node can be a computer, printer, or any other device capable of sending and/or receiving data generated by other nodes on the network. * A link is communication pathway that transfers data from one device to another. Topics discussed in this section: a) Distributed Processing b) Network Criteria c) Physical Structures d) Network Models e) Categories of Networks f) Interconnection of Networks: Internetwork
  • 10. a) Distributed Processing  Modern day networks use distributed processing, in which a task is divided among multiple computers. Note : Contrast this with Centralized Processing
  • 11. b) Network Criteria ~ Performance [ maximum throughput and minimum delay ] ~ Reliability [ the work should continue in spite of any catastrophe ] ~ Security [ Protecting data from manipulation or damage ]
  • 12. c) Physical Structures ~ Type of Connection [based on type of link] ~ Physical Topology [based on network’s physical layout ]
  • 20. d) Network Models ~ OSI Model ( 7 - layer model ) ~ Internet Model ( 4 - layer model )
  • 21. e) Categories of Networks ~ Local Area Network ( LAN ) ~ Metropolitan Area Network ( MAN ) ~ Wide Area Network ( WAN )
  • 22. i) LAN ( Local Area Network )
  • 23. ii) MAN ( Metropolitan Area Network ) Typical Cable TV Network [ An example of MAN ]
  • 24. iii) WAN ( Wide Area Network )
  • 25. f ) Interconnection of Networks : Internetwork
  • 26. 1-3 THE INTERNET  The Internet is a communication system that has brought a wealth of information to our fingertips and organized it for our use.  The 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.
  • 27.  Brief History of Internet ~ In mid-1960s’, mainframe computers in research organization were stand-alone devices. ~ In 1967, ARPA ( Advanced Research Projects Agency ) presented the idea for ARPANET. ~ By 1969, ARPANET was a reality. [ Four Universities in USA were interconnected ] ~ In 1973, Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn present the landmark paper outlining the foundations for TCP/IP.  Internet Today ~ The Internet has come a long way since the 1960s’. It complexity has grown enormously. ~ It is difficult to give an accurate representation of the Internet because it is continually changing. ~ Hierarchy in Internet Usage : IISPs’ ⇋ NISPs’ ⇋ RISPs’ ⇋ LISPs’ ⇋ Users’. Note : ISP stands for Internet Service Provider
  • 28. Hierarchical organization of the Internet * ISP stands for Internet Service Provider * NAP stands for Network Access Point
  • 29. 1-4 PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS  Protocol  A protocol is a set of rules that govern data communications  Standards ~ something that is used or accepted as normal or average. ~ something that is used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.
  • 30.  Standards Organization  Standards are developed through the cooperation of standards creation committees, forums, and government regulatory agencies. A standards organization is one among these. ( e.g. : ISO / ITU-T / ANSI / IEEE / EIA )  Internet Standards  An Internet Standard is a thoroughly tested specification that is useful to and adhered to by those who work with the Internet. It is a formalized regulation that must be followed.