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Data Communication & Networking Overview

The document outlines the topics and groups for a presentation on data communication and networking. It divides students into 10 groups and assigns each group a topic to cover in a PowerPoint presentation by Monday. Presentations will be evaluated on content, presentation skills, teamwork, and quality of slides. Topics include networking concepts, devices, transmission media, topologies, access methods, data transmission modes, switching techniques, protocols, and mobile networks.

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Data Communication & Networking Overview

The document outlines the topics and groups for a presentation on data communication and networking. It divides students into 10 groups and assigns each group a topic to cover in a PowerPoint presentation by Monday. Presentations will be evaluated on content, presentation skills, teamwork, and quality of slides. Topics include networking concepts, devices, transmission media, topologies, access methods, data transmission modes, switching techniques, protocols, and mobile networks.

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DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING

2:2 GROUP PRESENTATION

Presentations should be ready by Monday

No group to have more than 9 members.

TO DO:

i) Make a PowerPoint Presentation


ii) Marks to be allocated on the following basis:
- Content (Depth) [5]
- Confidence (Presentation and answering class questions) [5]
- Teamwork/Collaboration [5]
- Quality of Powerpoint Presentation [5]

GROUP 1 (008/17-047/17)

Introduction:

1a) What is a computer network?

b) Advantages and disadvantages of computer networks.

GROUP 2 (050/17-091/17)

Types of computer networks:

i) Local Area Network ii) Peer-Peer Network iii) Client-Server Network iv) Wide Area Network v)
Metropolitan Area Network vi) Tiny Area Network vii) Public Area Network viii) Private Area Network
ix) Intranet x) Extranet

GROUP 3 (092/17 – 160/17)

Networking devices:

i) Networking Software (examples and functions)


ii)Networking Hardware (definition and functions)
-Network Interface Card - Workstations -terminal/clients -file server –print server –web server
-Connectors –Bridge –Hub -Switch –Router –MODEM –Gateway –Multiplexor
NB: Also classify the hardware under LAN or WAN

GROUP 4 (172/17 – 198/17)

Networking Transmission Media (characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages)

i) Twisted pair ii) fiber optics iii) coaxial cable iv) satellite v) microwave
ii)vi) radio vii) Bluetooth viii) infra-red

NB: Also classify them under Wire (guided) transmission or Wireless (unguided transmission)

GROUP 5 (205/17 – 250/17)

Networking topologies (description, diagram, advantages and disadvantages)

i) Star ii) Ring iii) Bus iv) Mesh v) Hybrid


GROUP 6 (263/17 – 297/17)

Network Access Methods (description, the topology it is applied)

i) CSMA ii) CSMA/CD iii)CSMA/AD iv) Token-passing v) Contention vi) Polling

GROUP 7 (299/17 – 340/17)

Data Transmission Modes (description, diagrams, advantages and disadvantages)

i) Serial and Parallel iii) simplex , half duplex and full duplex
iii) Synchronous and asynchronous

GROUP 8 (344/17 – 413/17)

Data communication: Switching techniques (description, application, advantages and disadvantages)

i) Packet switching ii) Circuit switching iii) Message switching

GROUP 9 (416/17 -472/17)

Networking Protocols (description, use)

i) HTTP ii) FTP iii) SMTP iv) TELNET v) ICMP vi) Point-Point Protocol
vii) Post Office Protocol viii) IMAP ix) SMTP x) WAP xi) VoIP xii) TCP/IP xiii) UDP

GROUP 10 (476/17 – 511/17)


i) ISDN ii) Baseband iii) Broadband iv) 3G/4G networks

MR MANYERUKE

Data Communication error checking methods

i) Parity check (odd/even parity) ii) checksum iii) control character iv) cyclic redundancy check (CRC)

Common questions

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Fiber optics is used for high-speed data transmission over long distances with a high degree of reliability and low signal degradation, beneficial for international communications and data centers. Coaxial cable, which offers moderate speed and is less expensive than fiber optics, is commonly used in shorter-range applications like cable internet and television connections .

Contention-based network access methods allow multiple devices to compete for network access simultaneously, primarily used in Ethernet networks. This method supports topologies like star and bus, where devices check for the availability of a channel before transmitting data to minimize collisions .

Synchronous transmission involves the sender and receiver sharing a synchronized clock signal for data transmission, allowing for high-speed and large block data transfer with low overhead. Asynchronous transmission sends data at irregular intervals with start and stop bits for synchronization, offering flexibility and simplicity for low-speed communication .

The mesh topology provides enhanced network reliability by ensuring each node is connected to every other node. This design allows multiple paths for data transmission, so if one path fails, there are alternative paths that maintain connectivity, increasing fault tolerance and network robustness .

PPP is a data link layer communication protocol used to establish a direct connection between two network nodes, providing authentication, encryption, and compression. It is primarily used in establishing internet connections over dial-up modems, DSL, and certain point-to-point links in networking setups .

Advantages of computer networks include resource sharing, data and information sharing, communication providing a common platform for working together, and increased connectivity and productivity. Disadvantages include security risks, network failures leading to potential work stoppage, and maintenance costs .

Packet switching divides messages into packets sent independently and reassembled at the destination, ideal for internet data due to efficiency in variable traffic loads. Circuit switching requires a dedicated connection for the duration of a communication session, primarily used in traditional telephony where consistent bandwidth is necessary .

Key networking hardware components classified under LAN include the Network Interface Card (NIC), which allows computers to connect to network cabling, hubs which connect multiple Ethernet devices, switches for managing the flow of data across the network, and routers that forward data packets between computer networks. These components enable efficient management of network traffic and connectivity .

LANs are networks confined to a small geographic area, typically within a single building or campus, focusing on high data transfer rates over short distances. WANs cover broader geographic areas, representing a network of LANs connected over long distances, often using leased telecommunication lines, prioritizing connectivity over vast areas .

ISDN provides integrated voice and data transmission over traditional phone networks with lower speeds compared to broadband. Broadband offers much higher speeds and is used for high bandwidth-demanding applications like streaming and massive data transfers. While ISDN is often reserved for basic internet and phone services, broadband supports more extensive internet connectivity in modern applications .

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