Computer Networks And

Topology
 Topics Explained
• Networks
• Types of Network
• Internet
• Components of Networks
• Advantages of Networking
• Application of Networking
• Terms related to internet
 Networks
• A network is a no. of things connected together.
• Connected computers can share the same
hardware.
• These are connected using wireless engines or
cables.
 Types of Networks
LAN-:
• (Local Area Network)
• It is used to connect computers in a small area.
• Eg. Buildings
• If connected wirelessly, it is known as WLAN.
• (Wireless Local Area Network)
 Types of Networks
MAN-:
• (Metropolitan Area Network)
• It is used to connect computers across different
locations.
• Eg. Two branches of the same
company
• These are connected by private
networks.
 Types of Networks
WAN-:
• (Wide Area Network)
• It is used to connect computers in large areas.
• Eg. Countries
• It is also known as Internet.
 Internet
• It is the world’s largest network.
• Connects millions of computers across the
world.
• To join the internet, a modem needs to be
attached with the computer so that it can connect
with ISP.
 Components of Network
Source that
sends the Transmitter/Sender Transmission
message
Bridge
between The information
Governs the data Message
Protocol Sender and being sent
communication Receiver

Receiver Medium

Message is received at final

destination
 Advantages of Networking
• Easy Data sharing across the world.
• Relied on for a quick recovery due to a failure.
• Secured and only accessible by authorized user.
• Efficiently applies modification and upgrades.
• Is compatible with most of the hardware,
allowing to save money on extra hardware.
• Avoids copied data and unimportant files,
therefore, saving storage media.
 Application of Networking
• Electronic messaging
• Electronic data interchange
• Teleconferencing
 Video conferencing
 Voice conferencing
• Marketing and sales
• Electronic funds transfer
 Terms related to the Internet

IP Address
It is assigned to all
devices that use
IP Address for This Device
internet protocol 192.158. 1.38.
for communication
 Terms related to the Internet

Web Browser
A web browser is a software used to access
websites from your device
Terms related to the Internet

WWW(World Wide Web)

World Wide Web has the largest collection
of information in form of websites
Terms related to the Internet

Website
It is a group of interrelated web pages
associated with a single organization
Terms related to the Internet

URL(Uniform Resource Locative )

It is the unique address that is used to
access a website or webpage.
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