The document provides an overview of computer networks, defining them as interconnected devices that share data through various communication channels. It discusses the historical context of ARPANET, the first connected computer network, and explains key concepts such as nodes, servers, peers, and the importance of bandwidth and latency in data transmission. Additionally, it covers different types of transmission media, including guided and unguided media, and the roles of network devices like hubs and switches.
The document provides an overview of computer networks, defining them as interconnected devices that share data through various communication channels. It discusses the historical context of ARPANET, the first connected computer network, and explains key concepts such as nodes, servers, peers, and the importance of bandwidth and latency in data transmission. Additionally, it covers different types of transmission media, including guided and unguided media, and the roles of network devices like hubs and switches.