Basic parts of a

transmission A network , is a mechanism for transmitting data from one computer to another.

When data is transmitted across a network, it s referred to as a message.

In any single transmission, the computer that transmit the message is the sender and the computer to which the message is transmitted is the receiver. This terminology refer to a

single transmission only. In most cases each computer is both sending and receiving.

Two computers both sending to each other at the same time is known as full-duplex transmission.

In some situations both computers can send to each other, but not at the same time, which is a half-duplex transmission.
Network sizes
Networks come in different sizes.
Some networks involve only a few machines that are all in the same
building. Others involve thousands of computers or more, spread
across the globe.
The smallest network, a point –to –point connection, connects just two
computers.
A simple example of this would be some one who has computers at
home and wants to be able to easily share files between them.
• A local area network , or LAN computers in a single building or in
adjacent buildings.
• A wide area network or WAN connects computer that are widely
separated either in different parts of city or in different countries.
Types of Network
Transmission media
• To transmit data, computer can be connected through pair wires,
coaxial optical fibers and electromagnetic waves .
• In proforce limited, I only familiarized my self with twisted pair wires
that’s used to transmit data
Twisted pair
• Twisted pair refers to two copper wires that are braided together
instead of running in parallel.
• The simplest way to connect computer is through copper wires.
• Two wires must be used to make a complete electrical circuit.
• The wires are braided to enhance reliability.