What is Networking?

Networking refers to the practice of connecting devices to share resources and communicate. Key concepts include:

  • OSI Model 📊
    A 7-layer framework for understanding network communication.

    OSI_Model

  • TCP/IP Protocol Suite 🧩
    The foundation of internet communication.

    TCP_IP

  • IP Addressing 🏠
    Unique identifiers for devices on a network.

    IP_Addressing

Core Components

  • Routers 🚚
    Direct traffic between networks.
  • Switches 🔁
    Connect devices within the same network.
  • DNS 📚
    Translates domain names to IP addresses.

For deeper exploration, check our TCP/IP Protocol Guide 📚.

DNS_Function