Introduction to ISO
OSI model, and basic networking components: An introduction to OSI model is
available from tutorialsweb.com and the contents are given below. A good
introduction to OSI model and networking components is provided here.
1.
The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) Model
The Application layer
The Presentation layer
The Session layer
The Transport layer
The Network layer
The Data link layer
The Physical layer
2.
Information Exchange Process
3.
Relationship between the OSI Model and Networking Devices
3.1 Most commonly used protocols
3.1.1 PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
3.1.2 SLIP Serial Line Internet Protocol
3.1.3 FTP File Transfer Protocol
3.1.4 Telnet
3.1.5 SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
3.1 6 HTTP Hyper Text Transport Protocol
3.1.7 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
3.1.8 UDP User Data gram Protocol
3.1.9 TCP Transmission Control Protocol
3.1.10 IP Internet Protocol
3.1.11 ARP Address Resolution Protocol
3.1.12 NNTP Network News Transport Protocol
4
Repeaters, Bridges, Routers, Gateways
and other network components
4.1
Repeaters
4.2 Bridges
4.3 Routers
4.4 Gateways
4.5 NIC (Network Interface Card)
4.6 Connectors
4.7
Cables
5. Glossary of Networking Terms