CS601 Data Communication

Assignment No:1 Semester Fall 2011

Student ID: mc110402802
Answer Q.No 1:
As there is multiple star topologies need to be connected together , so I will
preferably use tree topology because it is best for these type of networks. Tree
topology has the following advantages and good reasons for that I am using it.
It is most suitable for large networks where ring and star topologies are not
efficient.
Since it divides the network in sub parts, so it becomes more manageable.
There is no trouble in either expanding or removing the nodes.
For individual segments there is dedicated line wiring to the local hub.
Less expensive then mesh topology because each device needs one link and one
Input/output port.
Easy to install, configure and troubleshoot.
Easy to expand the network and add more devices.
Answer Q.No.2:

Frames

Packets

1) Data Transmission with the help of

frames can involve different type of
packets.
2)Frames are operated at the lower level.
3)Instead of data link layers, frames are
also associated with the other physical
layers.
4)Frames are smaller in size and rage then
packets.
5)Frames are not compatible with
sufficient information about data, but they
are able to judge the beginning and ending
of the document.
6)Ethernet sends frames

There is no involvement of frame.

Packets are operated over 3rd layer of OSI.
Packets are only based upon the
networking layers and protocols such as
the IP.
Packet are greater in size and range as
compared to frames.
Packets can have all information about the
data, sender and the receiver in it.

IP sends packets.