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IT200 Computer Communication and Networking Session 2 - Introduction

The document provides an introduction to computer communication and networking, covering topics such as the history of communication networks, types of networks, and the client-server model. It distinguishes between the Internet and Intranet, and discusses the protocol stack/reference model including OSI and TCP/IP. Additionally, it highlights the importance of finding optimal routes in point-to-point networks and categorizes networks based on communication modes and mediums.

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IT200 Computer Communication and Networking Session 2 - Introduction

The document provides an introduction to computer communication and networking, covering topics such as the history of communication networks, types of networks, and the client-server model. It distinguishes between the Internet and Intranet, and discusses the protocol stack/reference model including OSI and TCP/IP. Additionally, it highlights the importance of finding optimal routes in point-to-point networks and categorizes networks based on communication modes and mediums.

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IT200 Computer Communication and Networking

Session 2 - Introduction

Dr. Kiran Manjappa


NITK, Surathkal
Previous Session
• What is CN ?
• Why CN ?
• History of CN
– ALOHA, ARPANET
– PRNET
– SURAN
• IETF
– BoF - QoS and QoE
• Communication
– Point to Point
– Broadcast
– Multicast
A

LAN

Image Source : Tanenbaum Textbook.


• Often multiple routes/paths, of different lengths will be available.
• Finding good routes/paths is important in point-to-point networks.

Image Source : Tanenbaum Textbook.


Google - 9L Servers !!

A network with two clients and one server.

The client-server model involves requests and replies.

Image Source : Tanenbaum Textbook.


Types of Network
• Based on Communication mode
• Point to Point , Broadcast and Multicast
• Based on the Scale

Image Source : Tanenbaum Textbook.


Internet and Intranet
• Internet
– Open to all.
– Spread across the world
• Intranet
– Restricted - Private
– Organization or firm
• NITK Has Internet or Intranet
– Internet for Outside World
– Intranet for only NITK’ns
Protocol Stack/Reference Model

● Introduced in the year 1983 and officially accepted in


the year 1984.
● Hierarchical Architecture
● A general purpose architecture.
● Why it was invented ?
○ To provide a design standards for the
networking and communication.

Open System Interconnection Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

Image Source : Tanenbaum Textbook.


Protocol Stack/Reference Model

● Invented in the year 1970’s before OSI


● Adopted by ARPANET

Open System Interconnection Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

Image Source : Tanenbaum Textbook.


Types of Network Based on Medium

• Wired Network
• Wireless Network
• OSI and TCP/IP Layers Protocol Stack in Detail

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