05.08.2013 Views

A Layered Approach to Computer Networks - nptel - Indian Institute ...

A Layered Approach to Computer Networks - nptel - Indian Institute ...

A Layered Approach to Computer Networks - nptel - Indian Institute ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

<strong>Computer</strong> <strong>Networks</strong> Prof. Hema A Murthy<br />

<strong>Indian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> of Technology Madras<br />

Layers and their functions<br />

• Physical layer:<br />

– Transmits bits 0 & 1<br />

• what voltage <strong>to</strong> use<br />

• width of a bit<br />

– connection establishment<br />

– tearing down of connection<br />

– number of pins on Network connec<strong>to</strong>r and use<br />

of each pin on the connec<strong>to</strong>r

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!