The OSI Model we just looked at is just a reference/logical model. The TCP/IP model is a part of the Internet Protocol Suite. This model acts as a communication protocol for computer…
In data communication terminology, a transmission medium is a physical path between the transmitter and the receiver i.e. it is the channel through which data is sent from one place…
In the previous post we learned about the OSI reference model and its 7 layers, but have you understood these layers? If yes, then great. If not, then don't worry,…
The OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection Model) is a conceptual framework used to describe the functions of a networking system. The OSI model characterizes computing functions into a universal set…
There is no denying that computers and networks are the driving forces of the modern world. No matter what new technologies emerge, whether it is cloud computing or big data,…
The Internet is the global network of computing devices including desktops, laptops, servers, tablets, mobile phones, other handheld devices, printers, scanners, routers, switches, gateways, etc. Moreover, smart electronic appliances like…
An IP stands for internet protocol. An IP address is assigned to each device connected to a network. Each device uses an IP address for communication. It also behaves as…
MAC stands for Media Access Control. The MAC address, also known as the physical or hardware address, is a unique value associated with a network adapter called a NIC. The…
To communicate data through different transmission media and to configure networks with different functionality, we require different devices like Modem, Hub, Switch, Repeater, Router, Gateway, etc. In this post, we…
It's no secret that more and more the internet is becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. But if you are new to the online experience, it may be…
