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TCP/IP Model
The Internet Protocol Suite is framework that defines a set of general design
guidelines and implementations of specific networking protocols to enable
computers to communicate over a network. RFC 1122 describes the Internet
Protocol Suite architectural model which commonly is referred as
the TCP/IP Suite Model.
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Comparing the two models
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Data Encapsulation
Each layer adds its own header to the data supplied by the
higher layer
The OSI physical layer provides the means to transport the bits that
make up a data link layer frame across the network media.
Purpose of the Physical Layer
Physical Layer Media
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Coaxial Cable
Physical Media
Coaxial Cable
Coaxial cable is a
copper-cored cable
surrounded by a heavy
shielding and is used to
connect computers in a
network.
Outer conductor shields
the inner conductor from
picking up stray signal Category Impedance Use
from the air.
RG-59 75 Cable TV
High bandwidth but lossy
channel. RG-58 50
Thin
Ethernet
Repeater is used to
regenerate the weakened Thick
RG-11 50
signals. Ethernet
Copper Cabling
Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) Cable
UTP Cabling
UTP Connectors
UTP Cabling
Types of UTP Cable
Copper Cabling
Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) Cable - Connectors
UTP Cabling
Testing UTP Cables
Fiber Optic Cabling
Properties of Fiber Optic Cabling
Fiber Optic Cabling
Types of Fiber Media
Fiber Optic Cabling
Network Fiber Connectors
Fiber Optic Cabling
Testing Fiber Cables OTDR
Fiber Optic Cabling
Fiber versus Copper
Implementation issues Copper media Fibre-optic
High
Immunity to EMI and RFI Low
(Completely immune)
High
Immunity to electrical hazards Low
(Completely immune)
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Wireless Media
802.11 Wi-Fi Standards
Maximum Backwards
Standard Frequency
Speed compatible