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Introduction to Computer Networks
• Understanding the Basics and Beyond
• Your Name • Date What is a Computer Network?
• A computer network is a group of interconnected computers
that communicate with each other and share resources. It consists of hardware and software components. Why Are Networks Important?
• Networks enable communication, data sharing, resource
management, and collaboration across different devices and locations. Network Types
• 1. PAN (Personal Area Network): Short-range network for
personal devices. • 2. LAN (Local Area Network): Covers a small geographic area, like an office. • 3. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Spans a city or campus. • 4. WAN (Wide Area Network): Covers large geographic areas, such as countries or continents. Network Topologies
• 1. Bus Topology: Single central cable, with terminators at each
end. • 2. Star Topology: All nodes connected to a central hub. • 3. Ring Topology: Nodes connected in a closed loop. • 4. Mesh Topology: Nodes interconnected with many redundant connections. • 5. Tree Topology: Hierarchical structure with a root node. Network Models
• 1. OSI Model: Seven layers (Physical, Data Link, Network,
Transport, Session, Presentation, Application). • 2. TCP/IP Model: Four layers (Network Interface, Internet, Transport, Application). OSI Model Layers
• 1. Physical: Transmission of raw bit streams.
• 2. Data Link: Node-to-node data transfer. • 3. Network: Routing of data packets. • 4. Transport: Reliable data transfer. • 5. Session: Manages sessions between applications. • 6. Presentation: Data translation and encryption. • 7. Application: End-user services. TCP/IP Model Layers
• 1. Network Interface: Data exchange between device and
network. • 2. Internet: Addressing, routing, and data packet forwarding. • 3. Transport: End-to-end communication and error handling. • 4. Application: Network services to applications. Key Network Devices
• 1. Routers: Direct data packets between networks.
• 2. Switches: Connect devices within a LAN. • 3. Hubs: Basic device for connecting multiple Ethernet devices. • 4. Bridges: Connect and filter traffic between two network segments. • 5. Gateways: Connect networks using different protocols. Wired vs. Wireless
• Wired: More stable, higher speeds, requires cables.
• Wireless: Convenient, flexible, susceptible to interference. Ethernet
• Standard for wired networking (IEEE 802.3), supports speeds
up to 100 Gbps, commonly used in LANs. Wi-Fi
• Standard for wireless networking (IEEE 802.11), enables
wireless communication within a network. Common Network Protocols
• 1. HTTP: HyperText Transfer Protocol.
• 2. FTP: File Transfer Protocol. • 3. SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. • 4. TCP: Transmission Control Protocol. • 5. UDP: User Datagram Protocol. IP Addressing
• 1. IPv4: 32-bit address, e.g., 192.168.0.1.
• 2. IPv6: 128-bit address, e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334. • 3. Public vs. Private Addresses: Public for internet, private for internal networks. • 4. Subnetting: Dividing a network into subnets. Network Security
• 1. Common Threats: Viruses, malware, phishing, DoS attacks.
• 2. Security Measures: Firewalls, encryption, secure passwords. • 3. Best Practices: Regular updates, user training, access controls. Firewalls and Antivirus
• 1. Firewalls: Monitor and control network traffic, types
include hardware and software firewalls. • 2. Antivirus: Detects and removes malicious software. VPNs
• 1. VPN: Virtual Private Network, secure connection over the
• 1. IoT: Internet of Things, interconnected devices.
• 2. 5G: Fifth-generation wireless technology, high speed, low latency. • 3. AI in Networking: Intelligent network management and security. Conclusion
• Recap of key points: Network basics, types, topologies,
models, devices, security, and emerging technologies. • Stay updated with new developments in networking. • Resources for further learning: Books, online courses, forums.