Data Communication Concepts

A. Definition/History

 

 

 

B. Key Terms

 

 

 

C. Transmission Media/Types

 

 

 

D.Transmission Speeds/Rates

 

 

 

E. Transmission Modes/Methods

 

 

 

F.  Transmission Flows/Directions

 

G.Network Topologies/Shapes

Star Network

Characteristics Advantages Disadvantages

 

 

 

 

Ring Network

Characteristics Advantages Disadvantages

 

 

 

 

Bus Network

Characteristics Advantages Disadvantages

 

 

 

Hierarchical Network

Characteristics Advantages Disadvantages