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- # **Introduction to Computer Networks**

- ### A **[[Computer Network 🖧]]** is a collection of interconnected devices that


communicate and share resources. Networks improve **efficiency, collaboration, and
resource sharing**.

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- ## **Types of Networks**
1. **[[Local Area Network (LAN)]]** vers a small area like a home or office.
2. **[[Wide Area Network (WAN)]]** – Spans large areas, like cities or
countries (e.g., the internet).
3. **[[Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)]]** – Connects users within a city.
4. **[[Personal Area Network (PAN)]]** – Centers around an individual (e.g.,
Bluetooth).
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- ## **Key Components of a Network**

- **Nodes** – Devices like computers, printers, or servers.

- **Links** – Physical (wired) or wireless connections for data transfer.

- **Switches & Routers** – Direct traffic within and between networks.

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- ## **Benefits of Networking**
✔ **Resource Sharing** – Share printers, files, and software.
✔ **Communication** – Enables email, instant messaging, and video conferencing.
✔ **Data Management** – Centralized storage enhances security and integrity.

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- ## **Common Network Topologies**

- **[Star]([[Star Topology]])** – All nodes connect to a central hub (failure of


hub disrupts the network).

- **[Bus]([[Star Topology]])** – Devices share a common communication line (simple


but slow with high traffic).

- **[Ring]([[Ring Topology]])** – Devices are connected circularly; data travels in


one direction.

- **[Mesh]([[Mesh Topology]])** – Each node connects to all others (high redundancy


and reliability).

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- ## **Network Protocols**
Protocols define communication rules between devices.

- **TCP/IP** – The foundation of internet communication.

- **HTTP/HTTPS** – Used for web browsing.

- **FTP** – Transfers files between systems.


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- ## **Security Considerations**
**[Firewalls]([[What is a Firewall? 🔥🛡️
]])** – Prevent unauthorized access.
🔒 **[[Encryption]]** – Secures data transmission.
🔒 **[[Strong Passwords]]** – Essential for protecting network access.

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- ## **Conclusion**
The video provides a foundational understanding of **computer networks, their
types, components, and importance** in modern technology.

📺 **Watch the full video here**: [What is a Computer


Network](https://youtu.be/FGVCS6HecnQ?si=zUoxcrD7iZmxDARH)

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