Questions and Answers
What are the nodes of a computer network?
Personal computers, servers, networking hardware, or other specialized or general-purpose hosts
What serves as memorable labels for the nodes in a computer network?
Hostnames
What do computer networks use to communicate with each other?
Common communication protocols over digital interconnections
How are the interconnections in a computer network made up?
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What do computer networks support in terms of applications and services?
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Study Notes
Computer Network Fundamentals
- Nodes of a computer network include devices such as computers, servers, printers, routers, switches, and modems
- Hostnames serve as memorable labels for the nodes in a computer network
- Computer networks use protocols such as TCP/IP to communicate with each other
Network Interconnections
- Interconnections in a computer network are made up of physical links, such as copper cables, fiber optic cables, or wireless links
Network Applications and Services
- Computer networks support various applications and services, including file transfer, email, web access, online gaming, and social media
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