INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES INDEX

NETWORKING AND INTERNET

Structure 

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Objectives
1.2 What is a Computer Network?
1.2.1 Advantages of using Computer Networks
1.2.2 The Internet
1.2.3 Data Communication System

1.3 Data Transmission Channels
1.3.1 Guided Media
1.3.2 Unguided Media

1.4 Network Topologies
1.4.1 Bus Topology
1.4.2 Ring Topology
1.4.3 Star Topology

1.5 Network Classification
1.5.1 Local Area Network (LAN)
1.5.2 Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
1.5.3 Wide Area Network (WAN)

1.6 Reference Models

1.7 Networking Devices
1.7.1 Network Interface Card
1.7.2 Modem
!.7.3 Repeaters
1.7.4 Bridge
1.7.5 Hub
1.7.6 Switches
1.7.7 Router
1.7.8 Gateway

1.8 Internet and its Software Components

1.9 Internet Addresses
1.9.1 IP Addresses
1.9.2 DNS and Web Addresses
1.9.3 E-Mail Addresses