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Lecture 1

Computer networks connect multiple autonomous computers, which can be located anywhere. They can be categorized into LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network), each serving different geographical scopes. Networks facilitate resource sharing, communication, and remote computing through various components like physical media, interconnecting devices, and networking software.

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Lecture 1

Computer networks connect multiple autonomous computers, which can be located anywhere. They can be categorized into LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network), each serving different geographical scopes. Networks facilitate resource sharing, communication, and remote computing through various components like physical media, interconnecting devices, and networking software.

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Introduction to Computer Networks

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
NETWORKS
Introduction to Computer Networks

Computer Networks
Computer network
connects two or more
autonomous computers.

The computers can be


geographically located
anywhere.
Introduction to Computer Networks

LAN, MAN & WAN


Network in small geographical Area (Room, Building
or a Campus) is called LAN (Local Area Network)

Network spread geographically (Country or across


Globe) is called WAN (Wide Area Network)
Introduction to Computer Networks

Applications of Networks
Resource Sharing
Hardware (computing resources, disks, printers)
Software (application software)
Information Sharing
Easy accessibility from anywhere (files, databases)
Search Capability (WWW)
Communication
Email
Message broadcast
Remote computing
Introduction to Computer Networks

Network Components
Physical Media
Interconnecting Devices
Computers
Networking Software
Applications
Introduction to Computer Networks

Networking Media
Networking media can
be defined simply as
the means by which
signals (data) are sent
from one computer to
another (either by cable
or wireless means).
Introduction to Computer Networks

Networking Devices
HUB, Switches, Routers,
Wireless Access Points,
Modems etc.
Introduction to Computer Networks

Computers: Clients and Servers


In a client/server
network arrangement,
network services are
located in a dedicated
computer whose only
function is to respond
to the requests of
clients.

The server contains the


file, print, application,
security, and other
services in a central
computer that is
continuously available
to respond to client
requests.
Introduction to Computer Networks

Applications
E-mail
Searchable Data (Web Sites)
E-Commerce
News Groups
Internet Telephony (VoIP)
Video Conferencing
Chat Groups
Instant Messengers
Internet Radio

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