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| Introduction to Area Networks and Network Types LAN and WAN are two common types of networks but many others exist. Basic Network Topologies One way to classify computer networks is by their topology. Common network topologies include the bus, star, and ring. Network Routers A router is a small hardware device that joins multiple networks together. These networks can include wired or wireless home networks, and the Internet. What Is a Network Protocol? Protocols serve as a language of communication among network devices. Network protocols like HTTP, TCP/IP, and SMTP provide a foundation that much of the Internet is built on. Find out more about these protocols and how they work. What Is a Server? In computer networking, a server is a computer designed to process requests and deliver data to other computers over a local network or the Internet. Common types of network servers include Web, proxy and FTP servers. TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol TCP/IP provides connection-oriented communication between network devices. TCP/IP is very commonly used both on the Internet and in home computer networks. Firewalls A network firewall guards a computer against unauthorized network access. Firewalls are one of the essential elements of a safe home or business network. Networking Basics: Ethernet Ethernet is a physical and data link layer technology for local area networks (LANs). Ethernet is reliable and inexpensive, the leading standard worldwide for building wired LANs. Networking Basics: Switch A network switch is a small hardware device that joins multiple computers together at a low-level network protocol layer. Switches differ in important ways from both routers and hubs. Network Addresses Network addresses give computers unique identities they can use to communicate with each other. Specifically, IP addresses and MAC addresses are used on most home and business networks. Basic Computer Architecture Understanding these concepts in computer architecture is essential to learning computer networking. Discover the fundamental elements of computer system and network architecture here. for more..... | |
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