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Data communication in computer networks is the exchange of information between devices through various media, enabling collaboration and network services. It involves data transmission, protocols, and different layers of the OSI model, addressing aspects like bandwidth, latency, error handling, and security. Additionally, concepts such as network topology and internetworking are crucial for understanding how devices communicate and share resources effectively.

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Data communication in computer networks is the exchange of information between devices through various media, enabling collaboration and network services. It involves data transmission, protocols, and different layers of the OSI model, addressing aspects like bandwidth, latency, error handling, and security. Additionally, concepts such as network topology and internetworking are crucial for understanding how devices communicate and share resources effectively.

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what is Data Communication in computer networks

Data communication in computer networks refers to the exchange of data or


information between two or more devices or systems through a medium such as cables,
wireless signals, or optical fibers.
This process allows computers, servers, routers, and other networked devices to
share information, enabling them to work together and provide various network
services. Data communication is a fundamental concept in the field of computer
networking and is essential for the functioning of the internet and local area
networks (LANs) as well as wide area networks (WANs).

Data Transmission: This involves sending digital or analog signals from one device
to another. Data can be transmitted in the form of text, files, images, videos, or
any other type of information.

Protocols: Communication between devices on a network follows specific rules and


conventions called protocols.

Medium: The medium through which data is transmitted can be wired (e.g., Ethernet
cables, coaxial cables) or wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi, radio waves, microwave signals,
infrared)

Data Link Layer: This layer in the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model deals
with the physical transmission of data over a medium. It includes addressing, error
detection, and error correction.

Network Layer: The network layer is responsible for routing data packets from the
source to the destination across a network. It uses logical addressing (e.g., IP
addresses) to identify devices on different networks.

Transmission Modes: Data communication can occur in different modes, including


simplex (one-way communication), half-duplex (two-way communication but not
simultaneously), and full-duplex (simultaneous two-way communication).

Bandwidth: Bandwidth refers to the capacity of a communication channel to transmit


data. It is typically measured in bits per second (bps) or higher units like
megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps).

Latency: Latency is the delay in the transmission of data from the sender to the
receiver.

Error Handling: Networks often encounter errors during data transmission due to
noise, interference, or other factors

Security: Data communication also involves considerations for securing data from
unauthorized access, interception, or tampering.

Network Topology: The physical or logical layout of devices in a network, known as


network topology, influences how data is routed and communicated within the
network.
information:- is data that has been processed or organized in a meaningful way,
making it useful and understandable.

Network:A network is a collection of interconnected devices or nodes that can


communicate and share resources with each other,The purpose of a network is to
facilitate data communication and resource sharing among these devices

internetwork:-An internetwork, often referred to simply as the "internet" (with a


lowercase "i"), is a global network that interconnects millions of networks
worldwide,can also refer to the concept of connecting multiple networks together.
Internetworking involves the use of routers and switches to interconnect different
networks and enable data packets to traverse various networks to reach their
destination.

Standards:In the context of technology, standards refer to established criteria,


specifications, or guidelines that define how something should be designed,
manufactured, or operated. Standards are essential in various industries and fields
to ensure compatibility, interoperability, safety, and quality.

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