Slides available at
https://www.slideshare.net/Ahmed_Hamed_Attia/communicating-over-the-net
In this chapter you will learn
- Describe the structure of a network, including the devices and media that are necessary for successful communications.
- Explain the function of protocols in network communications.
- Explain the advantages of using a layered model to describe network functionality.
- Describe the role of each layer in two recognized network models: The TCP/IP model and the OSI model.
- Describe the importance of addressing and naming schemes in network communications.