10 Questions
Which book are these slides adopted from?
Computer Networking: A TopDown Approach 8th edition
What is the main goal of Chapter 1?
To give a big picture and introduction to the subject
What are the end systems in the Internet called?
Hosts
What do packet switches do?
Forward packets
What are the three main performance factors in computer networks?
Loss, delay, and throughput
What is the main focus of Chapter 1?
Introduction to the Internet
What are the two main components of the network edge?
Hosts and access network
What do packet switches do in a computer network?
Forward packets of data
What are the three main performance factors in computer networks?
Loss, delay, throughput
What is the Internet composed of?
Billions of connected computing devices
Study Notes
Introduction to Computer Networks
- The slides are adopted from a specific book, but the title is not specified.
Chapter 1 Overview
- The main goal of Chapter 1 is to introduce the basics of computer networks and the Internet.
- The main focus of Chapter 1 is to provide an overview of the Internet and its components.
Network Edge
- The two main components of the network edge are:
- Hosts (end systems)
- Access networks
End Systems
- End systems in the Internet are called hosts.
Packet Switches
- Packet switches are responsible for forwarding packets between networks.
Performance Factors
- The three main performance factors in computer networks are:
- Bandwidth
- Delay
- Loss
The Internet
- The Internet is composed of interconnected networks and devices.
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