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Network Communication Fundamentals

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The OSI and TCP/IP models are vital to understanding network communication. This chapter describes and compares the two models. It further introduces and describes typical network topologies, LAN and WAN, transmission media, and methods of communication.

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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.. (2016). Network Communication Fundamentals. In: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (eds) HCNA Networking Study Guide. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1554-0_1

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