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Computer Networks Lecture 1: Introduction to Computer Networks and Internet

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What is the book reference for the course resource text book?

Jim Kurose, Keith Ross, “Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach”, 6th edition, Addison-Wesley, 2012

Name the chapters covered in the book 'Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach'?

Chapter 1: Introduction to computer networks and Internet, Chapter 2: Application Layer, Chapter 3: Transport Layer, Chapter 4: Network Layer, Chapter 5: Link Layer

What are the topics covered in the lecture agenda?

Introduction to the Internet, what’s a protocol, Internet History, Internet Future, Access Networks

Define the Internet in a sentence.

The Internet is a network of networks. Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the network edge?

Hosts, access networks, physical media Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of switching used in the network core?

Packet switching, circuit switching Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the Internet network?

Network edges, network links and physical media, network core, protocols, applications, hardware and software Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a non-traditional computing device connected to the Internet.

Smartphones Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission rate of a link measured in?

Bits/second Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a packet switch?

To forward packets on outgoing communication links Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of communication links mentioned in the text?

Wired (fiber and copper) and wireless (radio and satellite) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for any device connected to the network with a micro-processor?

Host or end system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between switches and routers?

Switches are used for forwarding packets within one network, while routers are used for forwarding packets between different networks. Signup and view all the answers

What does an end system do when it has data to send to another end system?

Segments the data and adds header bytes to each segment, forming packets Signup and view all the answers

What is the network that interconnects billions of computing devices throughout the world?

The Internet Signup and view all the answers

What book is the reference for the information presented in the text?

Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach, 6th edition, by Jim Kurose and Keith Ross, Addison-Wesley, 2012 Signup and view all the answers