Chapter 12. Point-to-Point Connections
Point-to-point connections are the most common type of WAN connections. These connections are also called serial or leased lines. This chapter reviews the terms, technology, and protocols used in serial connections.
Serial Point-to-Point Overview
Understanding how point-to-point serial communication across a leased line works is important to an overall understanding of how WANs function.
Serial Communications
Briefly explain the difference between serial and parallel communications.
What is clock skew issue in parallel communications?
Match the serial communications definition on the left with a term on the right. This is a one-to-one matching exercise.
Definitions
a. Cable that allows two WAN end ...
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