How many ways can we define internet? The Internet can be defined in two ways:
1- By describing its basic hardware/software
components
2- In terms of a networking infrastructure that provides services to distributed applications
End systems are called? Hosts
What are communication links? Fiber optic
copper
What is other name of transmission rate? Bandwidth
What are packet switches? Routers & Switches
What is internet? - The Internet is the global system of interconnected devices that uses the Internet protocol over communication links to share data resources worldwide.
- Infrastructure that provides services to
various applications such as Web
e-mail
What are standards of internet? - RFC: Request For Comments
- IETF: Internet Engineering Task Force
What is a Protocol? 1. A system of rules that explains the
correct conduct and procedures to
be followed in formal situations.
2. Rules that sender
receiver and intermediate
devices need to follow for successful
communication
3. Protocols define format and order of messages
sent and received
Contrast between Human Protocol and Network Protocol? No Image