data communication
What is a Network? – Exclusive Definitions
Before starting Cisco Internetworking, the network introduction is important for the networking student to be aware of “what a network is” and “what network is importance themselves”. So, first of all, what is a network? In simple words, It is a collection of interconnected devices (such as computers, printers, etc.) in such a way that they...
Frame Relay Virtual Circuits (VCs): PVCs, SVCs, and DLCIs Explained
We’ve already covered the fundamentals of Frame Relay as a WAN encapsulation protocol. This guide goes deeper into the mechanism that makes Frame Relay work: the virtual circuit. Frame Relay provides connection-oriented data link layer communication specifically through virtual circuits, and understanding exactly how those circuits get established, identified, and torn down is what separates...