Bsc CSIT Semester 4 – Computer Networks – Unit 2: Physical Layer and Network Media (4Hrs.)

Highlight on the Use of PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) PPP is a data link layer protocol used to establish a direct connection between two networking devices. It is commonly used for communication over

a. IPv6 IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) is the latest version of the Internet Protocol designed to replace IPv4. The main reason for developing IPv6 is the shortage of IPv4 addresses. Features of I

Transmission Media Definition: Transmission media are the physical pathways through which data is transmitted from sender to receiver in a network. --- Types of Transmission Media 1. Guided Media (

Transmission Media Definition: Transmission media are the physical paths through which data is transmitted from one device to another in a network. --- Types of Transmission Media Transmission medi

Definition of Transmission Media Transmission media refers to the path or channel through which data is transmitted from one device to another in a network. It acts as a carrier for signals that rep

Definition Multiplexing is a technique used in data communication to combine multiple signals and transmit them over a single communication channel or medium. It allows several data streams to share

Wireless Transmission Media Wireless transmission media transmit data without physical cables using electromagnetic waves. Two commonly used types are Radio Waves and Microwave Transmission. --- 1️