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NETWORKING CONCEPTS CHAPTER
Learning Outcomes 95%
The student will be able to:
understand the fundamentals of computer networks and their importance.
learn about network components like routers, switches, and hubs.
identify different types of networks and network topologies.
understand data transmission methods and communication protocols.
explore wired and wireless communication technologies.
COMPUTER NETWORK
A computer network is a collection of computers and their peripheral devices (the network’s
components) connected by communication links (wired or wireless) through which data is
transferred in the form of signals. In other words, a network is defined as a group of devices that
are linked together to share information, data and resources.
Note that a computer which is not connected to any network is known as a standalone computer
and a computer connected to a network is known as a node or workstation.
NEED OF COMPUTER NETWORKING
Networking is a way of getting all the devices
to communicate with each other and use
the same data files and resources through
a physical pathway called the transmission
medium. This connection between devices can
be either wired or wireless. Network serves the
following important purposes:
It allows information or files to be shared
among other computers in the network.
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