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What is the primary role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)?
What is the primary role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)?
Which of the following statements about Tier 1 ISPs is correct?
Which of the following statements about Tier 1 ISPs is correct?
Why might content provider networks (e.g., Google, Microsoft) choose to build their own private networks?
Why might content provider networks (e.g., Google, Microsoft) choose to build their own private networks?
Which of the following best describes the structure of the Internet?
Which of the following best describes the structure of the Internet?
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What is the role of regional networks in the Internet structure?
What is the role of regional networks in the Internet structure?
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In the context of Internet structure, what is the purpose of peering links?
In the context of Internet structure, what is the purpose of peering links?
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Which of the following statements about Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) is FALSE?
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What is the primary advantage of content provider networks building their own private infrastructure?
What is the primary advantage of content provider networks building their own private infrastructure?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Networking
- Objective is to familiarize with key terminology; more detailed topics will be covered later.
- Use the Internet as a primary example for understanding concepts.
Networks
- A network consists of connected devices called nodes, which can include computers, printers, etc.
- Devices communicate through communication links that facilitate the transfer of data.
Types of Connections
- Two main connection types: point-to-point and multipoint.
- Various topologies include:
- Fully Connected Mesh: Every device connects to every other device.
- Star Topology: All devices connect to a central hub.
- Bus Topology: All devices share a single communication line.
- Ring Topology: Devices are connected in a closed loop.
- Hybrid Topology: Combination of topologies (e.g., star backbone with bus networks).
- Isolated LAN: Local Area Network connecting multiple computers through a hub.
Internet Appliances
- Examples of innovative internet-enabled devices:
- Web-enabled toaster, energy monitoring devices, Internet refrigerator and phones, and video streaming devices like Slingbox.
What is a Protocol?
- Protocols govern communication groups and actions in networks.
- Human communication includes predefined messages and responses; similarly, network protocols dictate message formats and order.
Access Networks
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL):
- Utilizes existing phone lines for data and voice.
- Typical transmission speeds: upstream < 2.5 Mbps, downstream < 24 Mbps.
- Home networks often combine DSL modems with wireless access points and routers.
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Enterprise Networks:
- Utilize Ethernet with connection speeds up to 10 Gbps, commonly in institutional settings.
Wireless Networks
- Wireless LANs (Wi-Fi) enable connections within buildings using standards like 802.11.
- Mobile networks have broader coverage, facilitated by cellular technologies (3G, 4G, LTE).
Data Transmission
- Hosts send packets of data; packets are sequences of bits generated from application messages.
- Transmission speed is determined by link capacity, influencing the delay when sending packets.
Physical Media
- Media types include:
- Guided Media: Cables like twisted pair (e.g., Category 5, Category 6) and coaxial cables.
- Fiber Optic: Uses light pulses for high-speed data transfer over long distances.
- Unguided Media: Radio waves for wireless communication, affected by environmental factors.
Internet Structure
- The Internet is a complex network of interconnected networks.
- Connecting each access ISP directly is inefficient; global transit ISPs facilitate scalability.
- Competition arises as multiple ISPs may attempt to provide similar services, leading to a network of interconnected ISPs for broader access.
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Test your knowledge about the introduction to computer networking with this quiz. Topics covered may include network terminology, goal of networking, and key references from textbooks.
