1.1 A network protocol is a set of rules for exchanging data in a structured format. One of the principal functions of a network protocol is encapsulation. With the aid of an illustration, describe the concept of encapsulation.

1.2 Joel has a fiber connection at his home. After installing the fiber infrastructure at his home, his service provider provided him with a Mikro Tik hAP Dual-Concurrent Access Point that enables him to connect devices using both wireless and wired means. From the wall-mounted fiber optic termination outlet box, an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable through RJ-45 plugs connects the access point. The router allows him to connect more than ten wireless devices and has four extra RJ45 ports, which can be used to connect four more devices. He aims to create a small office/home office network that will enable him to effectively manage and share resources and manage external connections. The International Organization for Standardization (IOS), to promote an understanding of how components in a network system work, developed the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. 

Using IOS’s OSI model, analyze the components of Joel’s network. 

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