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What is the definition of a computer network?
What is the definition of a computer network?
A computer network is a digital telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources, exchange files, or allow electronic communications.
What are the different overview of network topologies mentioned in the course content?
What are the different overview of network topologies mentioned in the course content?
Star, Tree, Bus
What are the different types of networks mentioned in the course content?
What are the different types of networks mentioned in the course content?
PAN, LAN, CAN, MAN
What are the different networking types discussed in the course content?
What are the different networking types discussed in the course content?
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What are the two TCP/IP Models and its comparison with OSI mentioned in the course content?
What are the two TCP/IP Models and its comparison with OSI mentioned in the course content?
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What is a computer network?
What is a computer network?
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What are the criteria used to measure the performance of a computer network?
What are the criteria used to measure the performance of a computer network?
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What are the advantages of computer networks?
What are the advantages of computer networks?
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What is network topology?
What is network topology?
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What is bus topology in a computer network?
What is bus topology in a computer network?
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Study Notes
- A computer network is a digital telecommunications network that connects nodes and allows them to share resources, exchange files, and facilitate communications.
- Computing devices in a network exchange data using connections established over cable media (wires, optic cables) or wireless media (Wi-Fi).
- Computer networks offer various advantages, including resource sharing, file sharing, flexible access, communication, and sharing of information.
- Computer networks can be classified by their topology and type.
- Network topology refers to the logical arrangement of a network and describes how nodes are connected and communicate with each other.
- Bus topology is a network type where all nodes and network systems are connected to a single transmission channel.
- Bus topology can be further categorized into linear bus topology and distributed bus topology, depending on the number of endpoints.
- Linear bus topology has exactly two endpoints, while distributed bus topology has more than two endpoints.
- The network topology defines the layout of the wires and devices and the paths used by data transmissions.
- The text provides an introduction to computer networks, discussing their definitions, uses, benefits, and criteria.
- The text also covers various network topologies, including bus topology.
- Computer networks are crucial for resource sharing, communication, and sharing of information.
- Computers, printers, and other devices are connected in a computer network using communication links.
- A computer network can consist of autonomous computers located anywhere.
- Networks offer various advantages, such as file sharing, resource sharing, communication, flexible access, and information sharing.
- The text covers various network types, including PAN, LAN, CAN, MAN, and WAN, and networking types, such as client/server and P2P.
- The text also discusses protocols and standards, including the OSI reference model and TCP/IP models, as well as connection and connection-oriented network services and the internet, ISPs, and backbone networks.
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Test your knowledge of the course content for CSC258 Computer Networks, covering topics like Introduction to Computer Networks, Data Communications, and Networking. This quiz is based on the text books 'Data Communications and Networking' by Behrouz A Forouzan and 'Computer Networking; A Top Down Approach Featuring The Internet' by Kurose James F. and Ross W. Keith.
