Computer networking may be considered a branch of computer science, computer engineering, and telecommunications, since it relies on the theoretical and practical application of the related disciplines. … See more

Most modern computer networks use protocols based on packet-mode transmission. A network packet is a formatted unit of data carried by a packet-switched network.
Packets consist of two types of data: control information … See more

Apart from any physical transmission media, networks are built from additional basic system building blocks, such as network interface … See more

Computer networks extend interpersonal communications by electronic means with various technologies, such as email, instant messaging, … See more

The physical or geographic locations of network nodes and links generally have relatively little effect on a network, but the topology of interconnections of a network can significantly … See more

The transmission media (often referred to in the literature as the physical medium) used to link devices to form a computer network include electrical cable, optical fiber, … See more

A communication protocol is a set of rules for exchanging information over a network. Communication protocols have various characteristics. … See more