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The document provides an overview of computer networks including the components of a computer network, data representation methods, and data flow types. It describes the key components of a network like sender, receiver, transmission medium, protocols, and networking hardware. It also explains data representation using binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal and ASCII codes and the different types of data flow - simplex, half-duplex and full-duplex.

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The document provides an overview of computer networks including the components of a computer network, data representation methods, and data flow types. It describes the key components of a network like sender, receiver, transmission medium, protocols, and networking hardware. It also explains data representation using binary, decimal, octal, hexadecimal and ASCII codes and the different types of data flow - simplex, half-duplex and full-duplex.

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Getting start with Computer Network

RCPL Kanpur, pvt Ltd:-


Vineet Bhardwaj
Prerequisite

• Basics of Data flow and communication, Basics of electronics, Basic Computer h/w
and architecture.
Topics Cover in the ppt

• Components of Computer Network

• Data Representation [ Binary, Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal, ASCII ]

• Data flow, Simplex, Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex

• Data V/S Information


Objective

• The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge of computer Network: type of


Computer Network along with transmission media, data flow, and data
Representation. The lecture will make the student familiar with computer network.
Components of Computer Network
Components of Computer Network
1. Sender: The sender is the device that initiates the transmission of data. It could be a
computer, smartphone, or any other electronic device.

2. Receiver: The receiver is the device that receives the transmitted data. It could be
another computer, smartphone, or any other electronic device.

3. Transmission medium: The transmission medium is the physical path through which
data is transmitted from the sender to the receiver. It could be a cable, fiber optic line,
wireless signal, or satellite.

4. Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules and guidelines that govern the transmission of
data. It specifies the format of the data, how it is to be transmitted, and how errors are
to be detected and corrected.
Components of Computer Network
5. Modem: A modem is a device that modulates the digital data from the sender into an
analog signal that can be transmitted over the transmission medium. At the receiver's
end, the modem demodulates the analog signal back into digital data.

6. Interface: An interface is a connection point between the sender or receiver and the
transmission medium. It could be a port, connector, or wireless antenna.

7. Networking hardware: Networking hardware includes devices such as routers,


switches, and hubs, which are used to connect multiple devices on a network.

8. Software: Software applications such as email clients, web browsers, and instant
messaging programs are used to send and receive data over the network.

9. Repeaters and amplifiers: Repeaters and amplifiers are used to boost the signal
strength of the data transmitted over long distances.
Data Representation
Data representation is the process of encoding information in a way that can be
easily interpreted and manipulated by a computer. There are three commonly used
methods of data representation:

• Base 10 (Decimal) — Represent any number using 10 digits [0–9]

• Base 2 (Binary) — Represent any number using 2 digits [0–1]

• Base 8 (Octal) — Represent any number using 8 digits [0–7]

• Base 16(Hexadecimal) — Represent any number using 10 digits and 6 characters


[0–9, A, B, C, D, E, F]

• ASCII (Codes) — American Standard Code for Information Interchange


Data Representation
• ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a character
encoding standard that assigns unique numeric codes to represent various
characters used in computers and communication devices.
Data-Flow
Data flow refers to the direction of data transmission between devices in a
communication system. There are three types of data flow in communication systems:
simplex, half duplex, and full duplex.

1. Simplex: In simplex data flow, data can flow only in one direction, from the sender to
the receiver. The receiver cannot send any data back to the sender. Examples of simplex
data flow include broadcast radio and television transmissions.
Data-Flow
1. Half duplex: In half duplex data flow, data can flow in both directions, but only in one
direction at a time. Each device takes turns transmitting and receiving data. When one
device is transmitting, the other device can only receive. Examples of half duplex data
flow include walkie-talkies and two-way radios.
Data-Flow
3. Full duplex: In full duplex data flow, data can flow in both directions
simultaneously. Both devices can transmit and receive data at the same
time. Examples of full duplex data flow include telephone conversations
and internet video conferencing.

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