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The document provides an overview of computer networks, including definitions, components, and types of networks such as LAN, WAN, and VPN. It explains data communication, the roles of sender and receiver, and the importance of protocols for communication. Additionally, it discusses the internet and the World Wide Web as platforms for information sharing and communication.

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The document provides an overview of computer networks, including definitions, components, and types of networks such as LAN, WAN, and VPN. It explains data communication, the roles of sender and receiver, and the importance of protocols for communication. Additionally, it discusses the internet and the World Wide Web as platforms for information sharing and communication.

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Computer Networks
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Network

 Collection of computers or nodes that communicate with each other on


a shared network medium.
 When two or more devices are connected together and share resources
is called network (wired or wireless).
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Data communication

 Transmission of data between two points.


 Exchange of data between devices via some form of transmission
media.

 Such as : cable, wire, air or vacuum.


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Components of data communication

1. Sender/Host : device that sends the data message.

2. Receiver/Destination : device that receives the data message.

3. Message : message is the information to be communicated.


4. Transmission medium : is a physical path by which a message
travels from sender to receiver.

5. Protocol : set of rules.


it represents an agreement between the communication devices.
without protocol, two devices may be connected but not
communicating.
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Diagram
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Types of computer network

 Geographical (Physical) Networks :


1. BAN
2. PAN
3. LAN
4. MAN
5. WAN

 Virtual (Logical) Networks :


1. VLANs
2. VPN
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Types of computer network

 Body area network (BAN) : is the connection of computing devices


worn on or affixed to a person’s body.
 Example : wristbands, smartwatches, headset…

 Personal area network (PAN) : is the connection of personal


computer devices to communicate over a short distance (within the
range of 10 meters).
 Example : Bluetooth, wireless keyboard and mouse…
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Types of computer network

 Local area network (LAN) : is a collection of devices connected


together in a limited physical area such as school, office, building ….

 Metropolitan area network (MAN) : MAN are formed by connecting


multiple LANs. MAN is usually spans a city or in a large metropolitan
area.

 Wide area network (WAN) : WAN are formed by connecting multiple


MANs. WAN provides long distance transmission of data over a large
geographical area that may comprise a country, a continent, or even the
whole world.
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LAN, MAN and WAN
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VLANs

 Virtualized connection that connects multiple devices and networks nodes


from different LANs into one logical network.
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VPN

 Stands for virtual private network.


 Establishes a digital connection between your computer and a remote
server owned by a VPN provider.
 Creating a point-to-point tunnel that encrypts your personal data,
masks your IP address, and lets you sidestep website blocks and
firewalls on the internet.
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VPN
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Physical structure of network

 1.. Point to point : connection between two devices through a link.

 2.. Multipoint : connection that connects more than two devices and
share a link.
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Physical structure of network

Point to point Multipoint


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Internet and WWW

 Internet : internet is the largest or global network of the world in


which systems are connected with each other all over the world.
 Peoples can share information and communicate anywhere with an
internet.

 WWW (world wide web) : www is collection of documents, web


pages or websites that users can access on their systems through the
internet.
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E-mail

 E-mail (Electronic mail) : E-mail is the exchange of computer stored


messages by telecommunication.
 E-mail is a computer based application for the exchange of messages
between users.

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