WHAT THE ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER NETWORK?

 

Sender device - It is a component within a network that is capable of receiving and sending data. The sender device generates the message and the address of the receiver device and then sends it to the medium for transmission.



Medium - This is the pathway that the data use from sender to receiver. Networking channels are categorized into 2, wired and wireless. In wireless media, we have infrared, microwave, and radio frequencies as the main channels used. On the other hand, wired media includes two copper wires, coaxial, and fiber optic cables. 


Network Devices - Network devices, also known as networking hardware, are physical devices that allow hardware on a computer network to communicate and interact with one another. 


Message/ data - This is the data that is being communicated. The message can include many things to ensure it reaches the right destination. this help to ensure the message reaches the right recipient of the message.



Receiver device - Just like the sender, it is a device that is capable of receiving and sending data. In this case the device act as a data receiver. When the message is sent over the medium the receiver device gets it from the channel and then interprets the message.





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