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Internetworking involves connecting 300 computerscomputer networks or network segments together to form an internetwork (often shortened to internet), using devices which operate at layer 3 (Network layer) of the OSI Basic Reference Model (such as routers or layer 3 switches) to connect them together to allow traffic to flow back and forth between them.[1] The layer 3 routing devices guide traffic on the correct path (among several different ones usually available) across the complete internetwork to their destination.

The connecting together of networks with bridges is sometimes incorrectly termed 'internetworking', but the resulting system mimics a single subnetwork, and no internetworking protocol (such as IP) is required to traverse it. However, a single computer network may be converted into an internetwork by dividing the network into segments and then adding routers or other layer 3 devices between the segments [1].

Source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internetworking)

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• • internetworking
    • Internetworking involves connecting 300 computerscomputer networks or network segments together to form an internetwork (often shortened to internet), using devices which operate at layer 3 (Network layer) of the OSI Basic Reference Model (such as routers or layer 3 switches) to connect them together to allow traffic to flow back and forth between them.[1] The layer 3 routing devices guide traffic on the correct path (among several different ones usually available) across the complete internetwork to their destination.

      The connecting together of networks with bridges is sometimes incorrectly termed 'internetworking', but the resulting system mimics a single subnetwork, and no internetworking protocol (such as IP) is required to traverse it. However, a single computer network may be converted into an internetwork by dividing the network into segments and then adding routers or other layer 3 devices between the segments [1].

      Source: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internetworking)

      (Note: The Electronic Engineers Toolbox provides an alternative set of featured links for this word at http://www.cera2.com/internetworking.htm)

      Featured Links:

      IEEE Distributed Systems Online

      Aims to promote professional awareness of developments, trends, activities, and editorial coverage in the distributed systems field and provide online support for Internet Computing and Pervasive Computing. IEEE DS Online hopes to serve as a springboard for building a stronger distributed systems community
      http://dsonline.computer.org/

      Internet Society

      The Internet Society has a wealth of information on the Net at its site, including links and papers on important technical issues such as standards (TCP/IP, etc).
      http://www.isoc.org/

      Internetworking Technology Handbook

      * Internetworking Basics * Introduction to LAN Protocols * Introduction to WAN Technologies * Bridging Basics * Routing Basics * Network Management Basics * Ethernet * etc.
      http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/cisintwk/ito_doc/

      Internetworking with TCP/IP

      This best-selling, conceptual introduction to TCP/IP internetworking protocols interweaves a clear discussion of fundamentals with the latest technologies. Leading author Doug Comer covers layering and shows how all protocols in the TCP/IP suite fit into the five-layer model. With a new focus on CIDR addressing, this revision addresses MPLS and IP switching technology, traffic scheduling, VOIP, Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN), and...
      http://www.amazon.com

      Internetworking @ Wikipedia

      Internetworking involves connecting two or more distinct computer networks or network segments via a common routing technology. The result is called an internetwork (often shortened to internet). The most notable example of internetworking is the Internet (capitalized), a network of networks based on many underlying hardware technologies, but unified by an internetworking protocol standard, called the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP). T...
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internetworking

      Internet Protocol (IP) Internetworking Transport

      Internet protocol (IP) internetworking transport is the process by which IP traffic is transported across a wide-area network (WAN) providing connectivity for geographically distributed hosts or local-area networks (LANs). Overview One of the biggest opportunities for service providers today is to provide IP–based internetworking services to meet the exponential growth
      http://www.iec.org/online/tutorials/ip_int/

      ZiLOG - Targeted, Connected Applications based on ZiLOG Technologies

      Steven Pope, Systems Architect at ZiLOG, talks with eg3.com about Crimzon® Universal Remote Control Solutions (think - control your house with your iPhone) and Zdots® SBC Advantages (think - quick, evaluation AND deployment boards based on ZiLOG technologies). If you have any interest in ZiLOG or competitors like Atmel or Microchip, this is an important interview. (Keywords: ZiLOG, embedded Internet, consumer electronics, SBCs, Development...
      http://www.eg3.com/etc-awards/20090210-zilog.htm

      Internetwork Design Guide

      This publication provides internetworking design and implementation information and helps you identify and implement practical internetworking strategies that are both flexible and scalable.
      http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/internetworking/design/guide/idg4.html

      History of the Internet

      Can you imagine a world without the Internet? Well, neither can the authors of this online guide and offline book. The site is a very general overview to the Internet, but useful especially to the timeline and in getting you to think about the potential embedded Internet...
      http://www.historyoftheinternet.com/

      Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

      The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the non-profit corporation that was formed to assume responsibility for the IP address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system management, and root server system management functions previously performed under U.S. Government contract by IANA and other entities.
      http://www.icann.org/

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