ADVANCED NETWORKING
UNIT - 1
Definition:
Advanced Networking is the study and implementation of complex network technologies,
protocols, and architectures that enable efficient, secure, and high-speed communication
between computers and devices in large and modern networks.
Introduction:
Networking is the process of connecting computers and other devices so they can share data,
resources, and services. In advanced networking, more sophisticated concepts and
technologies are used to manage large-scale networks such as the internet, enterprise
networks, and cloud systems.
Advanced networking includes important concepts such as network protocols, routing
algorithms, switching techniques, network security, bandwidth, latency, and network
topologies. These concepts help ensure reliable communication, efficient data transfer, and
proper network management.
Network Hardware and Software Overview
1. Network Hardware
Network hardware refers to the physical devices used to connect computers and other
devices in a network. These devices help in transmitting, receiving, and managing data
communication.
Common Network Hardware Devices:
1. Computer / Node
Any device connected to the network that can send or receive data.
2. Network Interface Card (NIC)
A hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network.
3. Hub
A basic networking device that connects multiple computers in a network and sends
data to all devices.
4. Switch
A device that connects multiple devices in a network and sends data only to the
intended device.
5. Router
A device that connects different networks and directs data packets between them.
6. Modem
A device that converts digital signals into analog signals and vice versa for internet
communication.
7. Transmission Media
The physical path through which data travels.
Examples: Twisted pair cable, Coaxial cable, Fiber optic cable, Wireless signals.
2. Network Software
Network software refers to the programs and protocols that control and manage network
operations.
Types of Network Software:
1. Network Operating System (NOS)
Software that manages network resources and allows multiple computers to
communicate.
Examples: Windows Server, Linux.
2. Network Protocols
Rules that control how data is transmitted over a network.
Examples: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP.
3. Network Management Software
Tools used to monitor and manage network performance and security.
4. Security Software
Protects the network from unauthorized access and attacks.
Examples: Firewall, Antivirus, Encryption software.
REFERENCE MODELS: OSI
TYPES OF NETWORK TOPOLOGY
REFERENCE MODELS: TCP/IP MODELS
INTERNET, ATM, ETHERNET, AND WIRELESS LANS
PHYSICAL LAYER FUNDAMENTALS
Transmission Media in Computer Networks
IPv6, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS