Copyright © 2001
Qusay H. Mahmoud
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Internetworking
lNetwork: a set of computers and
peripherals (printers, modems, etc.) connected together by a medium. (direct
or indirect connection).
lDevices communicate with one
another through a protocol
lA Protocol is a language or set
of rules
lNetwork architecture:
–Devices in same room or building (LAN) vs. WAN