Networking External PDF (Podcast)
Networking External PDF (Podcast)
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Explain function of each layer of ISO-OSI reference model.
Here's a simple breakdown of the ISO-OSI Reference Model with functions of each layer:
Layer Functions
Physical (Layer 1) - Transmits raw bits (0s & 1s) over a medium.
- Defines cables, radio signals, voltages.
- Ensures physical connection between devices.
Transport (Layer 4) - Ensures reliable data transfer (TCP) or fast delivery (UDP).
- Breaks data into segments & reassembles them.
- Provides error control & flow control.
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🔹 Analogy (Not part of exam answer)
Think of OSI as a parcel delivery system:
2. Data Link: Ensures correct delivery like labeling parcels with addresses (MAC).
pgsql
+--------------------+-------------------------+
| Application | HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS |
+--------------------+-------------------------+
| Transport | TCP, UDP |
+--------------------+-------------------------+
| Internet | IP, ICMP, ARP |
+--------------------+-------------------------+
| Network Access | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, PPP |
+--------------------+-------------------------+
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Layer Functions
Breaks data into segments and numbers them for proper order.
Used for real-time applications like video streaming & online gaming.
No acknowledgment or retransmission.
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🔹 Analogy (Not part of the exam answer)
Think of TCP/IP as a postal system:
Transport Layer → Choosing between registered mail (TCP) or regular mail (UDP).
Network Access Layer → Delivering the letter using a truck (Ethernet, Wi-Fi).
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Diagram
Topology Representation Description Advantages Disadvantages
- Most common
topology.
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Mesh Topology → Every house connected to every other house.
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1️⃣ Radio Waves
Operates at low frequencies (3 kHz to 300 GHz).
Example: Wi-Fi routers use radio waves to connect laptops and phones wirelessly.
2️⃣ Microwaves
Operates at high frequencies (1 GHz to 300 GHz).
Example: Mobile towers use microwaves to send signals for phone calls and internet.
Radio waves → Talking loudly in a crowded place (signal spreads in all directions).
Resource Sharing - Allows users to share hardware (printers, storage) and software.
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Goal Description
Communication - Enables data transfer between devices (emails, video calls, messaging).
Reliability - Ensures data is available even if one path or device fails (redundancy).
Security - Protects data from unauthorized access using encryption and firewalls.
Cost Efficiency - Reduces costs by sharing resources instead of using separate systems.
PAN (Personal Area - Smallest network, used for personal devices. - Bluetooth
Network) - Covers a few meters. connections
- Smartwatch to
phone
LAN (Local Area Network) - Connects computers within a small area - Office network
(home, office, school). - School computer
- High-speed data transfer. labs
MAN (Metropolitan Area - Covers a city or large area using fiber-optic - City-wide Wi-Fi
Network) cables. - Cable TV networks
- Faster than LAN but slower than WAN.
WAN (Wide Area Network) - Covers large geographical areas (countries, - The Internet
worldwide). - Bank networks
- Uses satellites, fiber-optic cables, or
undersea cables.
VPN (Virtual Private - Secure private network over the internet. - Remote work
Network) - Encrypts data for privacy. access
- Secure browsing
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LAN → Your neighborhood (connects homes and buildings).
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Address Type Description Example
Port Address → Your apartment number (tells where to deliver within the building).
Subnet Address → A zip code (groups multiple houses for efficient delivery).
Types of Bridges
Type Description Example Use
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Type Description Example Use
Source Routing - Used in Token Ring networks. - Large networks where specific
Bridge - The sender determines the route for paths need to be followed.
data packets.
- Provides efficient routing but requires
more processing.
Transparent Bridge → A smart officer who learns traffic patterns and directs cars
efficiently.
Source Routing Bridge → A GPS system that plans routes before a car starts its journey.
Translational Bridge → A translator helping two people who speak different languages.
Remote Bridge → A long-distance bridge connecting two cities over a river (WAN).
What is a Firewall?
A firewall is a network security device or software that monitors and controls incoming and
outgoing network traffic based on predefined security rules. It acts as a barrier between a
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trusted network (internal LAN) and an untrusted network (Internet) to prevent
unauthorized access.
Packet Filtering - Examines data packets and allows or blocks them based on rules (IP
address, port, protocol).
Stateful Inspection - Tracks active connections and makes decisions based on the state of the
connection (e.g., only allowing responses to user-initiated requests).
Proxy Services - Acts as an intermediary between users and the internet, filtering
malicious content.
Intrusion Prevention - Detects and blocks potential cyber threats (e.g., hacking attempts,
System (IPS) malware) in real-time.
Access Control - Restricts or grants access to specific users, applications, or devices based
on security policies.
Logging and - Keeps logs of network activity, helping to detect and analyze security
Monitoring incidents.
Stateful Inspection → Remembers who entered and only allows verified visitors to
return.
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Logging and Monitoring → CCTV cameras tracking every movement for security
reports.
802.11 2.4 GHz 2 Mbps 20m - First WLAN standard, now obsolete.
(Legacy) (Indoor)
802.11n (Wi- 2.4 GHz & 5 600 70m - Uses MIMO (Multiple-Input,
Fi 4) GHz Mbps Multiple-Output) for better speed &
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Frequency Max
Standard Band Speed Range Description
coverage.
802.11ax 2.4 GHz & 5 9.6 100m+ - More devices, better efficiency, low
(Wi-Fi 6) GHz Gbps latency.
802.11be 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz 46 Gbps 100m+ - Ultra-fast speeds for gaming,
(Wi-Fi 7) & 6 GHz streaming, and AI applications.
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Difference Between Fiber Optic and Twisted Pair Cable
Feature Fiber Optic Cable 🔵 Twisted Pair Cable 🟢
Material Glass or plastic fibers Copper wires
Speed Very high (up to 100 Gbps or more) Lower (up to 10 Gbps)
Distance Can transmit over kilometers without signal loss Shorter distance (up to 100
meters)
Twisted Pair → Like a telephone wire, good for short distances but affected by noise.
Speed Very high (up to 100 Gbps or more) Lower (up to 10 Gbps)
Distance Can transmit over kilometers with minimal Effective up to 100 meters
signal loss
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Feature Fiber Optic Cable 🔵 Twisted Pair Cable 🟢
Interference Immune to electromagnetic interference Prone to EMI and crosstalk
(EMI)
Durability Fragile (glass fibers can break easily) More durable and flexible
Twisted Pair → Like a telephone wire, good for short distances but affected by noise.
Bluetooth Architecture
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to communicate over
distances of up to 100 meters. It follows the IEEE 802.15.1 standard and operates in the 2.4
GHz frequency band.
Bluetooth Device Any device with Bluetooth capability (phones, laptops, speakers, etc.).
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Component Description
Master Device Controls the communication, assigns time slots, and manages slaves.
Slave Device Listens and follows instructions from the master device.
LMP (Link Manager Protocol) Controls link setup, authentication, encryption, and
power management.
L2CAP (Logical Link Control and Handles data segmentation and reassembly.
Adaptation Protocol)
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Scatternet → Multiple walkie-talkie groups connected together.
Examples:
Copyright
Examples:
Fast Ethernet
Examples:
Examples:
Propagation Methods
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Examples:
Here are the answers for each topic in a simple and exam-friendly format:
Encryption Converts plain text into cipher text using an encryption algorithm and a key.
Decryption Converts cipher text back to plain text using a decryption key.
🔹 Example:
Plain Text: "HELLO"
2. Copyright
What is Copyright?
🔹 Copyright is a legal protection given to the original creators of literary, artistic, musical,
and software works.
🔹 It gives the owner exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work.
Applications of Copyright
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Application Example
3. Fast Ethernet
What is Fast Ethernet?
🔹 Fast Ethernet is a high-speed networking standard that provides data transfer speeds of
100 Mbps (Megabits per second).
🔹 It uses CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) for data
transmission.
🔹 Example: Used in office LANs for faster data transfer between computers.
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Difference Between Hub & Switch
Feature Hub 🔵 Switch 🟢
Data Transfer Sends data to all devices Sends data only to the intended device
🔹 Example:
Hub → Like a group email sent to everyone.
5. Propagation Methods
What are Propagation Methods?
🔹 Propagation methods define how signals travel from sender to receiver in wireless
communication.
Space Wave Used for direct high-frequency transmission TV, Mobile signals
🔹 Example:
Wi-Fi uses Line-of-Sight propagation because obstacles weaken the signal.
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Would you like me to simplify any topic further? 🚀😊
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