Data Communication Networks

1. Data Communication Networks Introduction: Communication of one form or another has always been a part of human existence. Examples: Cave dwellers drew pictures to tell others about hunting trips. Native Americans created smoke signals from fires as warnings about danger. Pony express was used to deliver mail across America. Disadvantage of these methods in today’s world: Not fast enough to keep up with the demands of the society.

2. Data Communications Satellite Cable Company Earth Station Channel Company Earth Station TELECOMMUNICATIONS Consumer / Cable Channel Viewer Greek Prefix: ‘Tele’ – Far off Latin: ‘Communicare’ – To Share

3. Data Communications Computer Modem Modem Telephone Lines Computer TELECOMMUNICATIONS DATA COMMUNICATIONS

4. Data Communication Networks Data Communications: Transmission of data, From point A (source) to point B (destination), Usually computer to computer, Over some type of medium (such as telephone line). Refers to the transmission of information mainly in, Digital format or Computer-readable form, Over a communications network. It is a subset of Telecommunications, Telecommunications is also concerned with, The transmission of audio, video and graphical data also in Analog format.

5. Data Communication Networks Networks: It is a, Group of equipments (computers and related devices), Connected by communications facilities through, Transmission lines or a wireless system, Over which users situated in many locations transfer information.

6. Advantages of Data Communication Networks Networked Office Environment Non-Networked Office Environment

7. Data Communication Networks Data Communication Networks: Advantages of ‘Networked Office Environment’ over ‘Non-networked Office Environment’: Less manual work. No need to retype the data again / No need to use removable drives to transfer information. Chances of errors decrease. Easy access. Can be accessible from anywhere, anytime. Resource sharing. One resource can be easily shared with multiple computers. More efficient. Time is saved. Fault tolerance. No problem if one computer / machine goes down.

8. Data Communication Networks Bhuj Branch Office LAN (Local Area Network) Ahmedabad Branch Office LAN (Local Area Network) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) Telephone Company Office

9. Bhuj (India) LAN Ahmedabad (India) LAN Data Communication Networks Telephone Office MAN INTERNET WAN (Wide Area Network) California (US) LAN Texas (US) LAN MAN Telephone Office

10. Components of Communication Systems Logical Component Protocol / Language Medium Source / Sender Destination / Receiver Physical Components

11. Data Communication Networks Components of a Communication System: Physical Components: Sender / Source: Device that is sending the message. Terminal, PC, Telephone etc. Medium: Path the connects the source and receiver and is used to transmit the data. Copper cable, Fiber-optic cable, Airwaves etc. Receiver / Destination: Device that accepts the message. Terminal, PC, Telephone etc. Logical / Software Component: Protocol: Set of rules that govern how two or more people or devices communicate. Common language in which communication can take place. Role of protocol is, To provide ‘Compatibility’ among systems.

12. Data Communication Networks Applications of Data Communications: Due to the various advantages of ‘Data Communications’ / ‘Networks’, It is suitable for applications in various places / areas / industries. Networks are growing so rapidly that, They are spreading in each and every aspect of daily life. Biggest application of Networks could be: Very fast ‘people to people communication’ using some utilities such as: Email, Facebook, WhatsApp etc. List of all the applications of Networks would be endless. It is possible to get the applications of Networks in fields / areas, Ranging from A to Z.

13. Data Communication Networks Applications of Data Communications / Networks: Airports / Airplanes: Communications between flights in air and the ground is done using wireless networks. Banks: Networks are used for all kinds of transactions. Colleges: Extensively used in labs and libraries of colleges so that data can be easily accessed by the students / faculties. Diagnosis of Diseases: Techniques such as ‘Endoscopy’ use Networks to diagnose various diseases. E-Commerce: Most consumers are now moving to online shopping which is possible only due to Networks. Other could be ‘Entertainment’. Factories: Manufacturing machines co-ordinate with each other using a Network.

14. Data Communication Networks Applications of Data Communications / Networks: Government: Networks are used in many Government applications such as filing income tax returns, collection of taxes etc. Hotels / Hospitals: Many facilities of Hotels/Hospitals work on Networks. Military: To deploy troops (soldiers) in the war. To find / locate targets from the fighter airplanes. Reservation: Tickets (Hotels, Train, Flight) can be easily reserved from home using Networks. Space: Used in space exploration by agencies such as ISRO and NASA. ISRO Indian Space Research Organization NASA National Aeronautical and Space Administration Other could be ‘Security’.