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Handles packet routing and delivery across multiple networks through logical addressing (IP addresses).
A set of governing rules that controls data communication. It represents an agreement between the communicating devices; without a protocol, two devices may be connected but cannot communicate. Data Flow Directions Information flows between devices in three distinct modes:
Consolidates OSI layers 5 through 7, supporting protocols like HTTP, FTP, and SMTP. 4. Transmission Media: Guided vs. Unguided In the digital age, the backbone of every
Data communication involves the exchange of data between two devices via a transmission medium. Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang Components
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Pairs of insulated copper wires twisted together to minimize electromagnetic interference. Available as Shielded (STP) or Unshielded (UTP), it serves as the standard standard for LAN networks. and application layer services like HTTP
The field of computer networks and data transmission is constantly evolving, with new technologies and trends emerging regularly. Some of the latest trends include:
Translates, encrypts, and compresses data.
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Data travels from sender to receiver through transmission media, which fall into two primary categories: guided (wired) and unguided (wireless). Guided Media (Wired)
: Varies the amplitude of the carrier wave.