Introduction to Networks

• Communication
• Networking
• Why Networks Exist
• Computer Networks
• Advantages Of Networking
• Types Of Networks
• Local Area Network Lan
• Wide Area Network Wan
• Metropolitan Area Network Man
• How To Create Local Area Networks Lan
• Components Of Network
• Server Based Networks
• Peer To Peer Networks
• Comparison Between Peer To Peer And Server Based Networks
• Designing Networks Layout
• Topologies
• Bus Topology
• Star Topology
• Ring Topology
• The Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Type of Topology
• Star Bus Topology
• Star Ring Topology
• Access Methods
• Define Access Method
• List The Three Access Methods
• Carrier-Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection
• Carrier-Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance
• Token Passing
• Demand Priority
• Network Operating System
• Components Of Network Operating System
• Client Software
• Server Software
• Network Services
• Shared Network Applications
• Lan Expansion
• Repeaters
• Routers
• Bridges
• Brouters
• Gateways
• Wide Area Network Transmission
• Analog Connectivity
• Digital Connectivity
• Packet Switching Networks
• Sending Data Across Wan
• X25 Packet Switching
• Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
• Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
• Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)