A network interface card which we often call a NIC card is a physical component of the computer that acts as the interface between the computer and the network. It means whenever the computer has to send or receive any information on or from the network it is done via a network interface card. Thus, […]
Computer Networks
Handoff in Cellular Communication
Handoff and its Types Handoff is known to be an important concept of cellular mobile communication which is associated with the mobility of mobile users during communication using the phone. Handoff is defined as the process of varying the channel characteristics (like frequency, time, code or combination of them) during a phone call without disturbing […]
Diversity Reception and its Types
Diversity and its Types Diversity Reception is generally known as a method or way of combining multiple copies of the same message signal that is received by the receiver from different channels. Basically, this is done to lessen or eliminate the effect of fading. In wireless communication technology, diversity reception improves the reception of radio […]
What is a Computer Server?
A computer server is a different type of computer that provide services to other client computers connected in the network. It differs from other computers in the terms of service, storage, efficiency, configuration, size, etc. There are a variety of servers that provide different types of services. Like a web server, that provides services to […]
Firewall in Computer
A firewall in computer is a network security device that protects your device from the external network. Let us understand this with the help of a real-life example. You might have seen that before anyone check-in to the airport they are thoroughly checked to ensure that they do not carry anything that is prohibited at […]
Computer Network
Computer Network is a large number of individual interconnected computers that serve organizations’ computational needs. In the earlier days, computer systems were highly centralized. There used to be one large computer system in a single large room of the organization. This room used to have glass walls that would allow visitors to gaze at this […]
Internet in Networking
The Internet in networking is nothing but a network of networks. Networks of different sizes, shapes and forms are connected together to form a big network that we refer to as the Internet. It is a structured and well-organized system that allows communication between connected devices. Let us explore the Internet to know more about […]
Routers and its Types
Routers are the devices that are essential in networking. They play a vital role in directing the best path to the packet to reach the final destination. The router is a three-layer device. Routers in Computer Network What is Router? Working of Router Types of Routers Advantages and Disadvantages What is Router? A router is […]
Modem and its Types
The modem and its types are the networking device that is essential in connecting your computer to the internet. The modem is responsible for modulating and demodulating the signal between your telephone line and your computer. Thus, the modem is a short form of modulation and demodulation. The telephone network transmits data using analog signals. […]
Analog and Digital
Analog and digital are the terms that we often referred with data and signals. In today’s discussion we will be talking about both analog and digital data, and analog and digital signals. If we say that there is a sender who has some data to be transmitted to the receiver. But the data that is […]