Tutorial on Networks

Introduction:
Networks are an extraordinarily complex topic with much information that everyone needs. In our textbook, authors only discuss the basic technical terms of network. So, our group likes to research the area of network fundamentals and some technical terms more detail. The project is interesting to our group and we hope it contributes some richness to the 411 web page. We also hope that reader would find an interest and useful information from our project. Moreover, we will help you understand all the great key words, so that you could taste what networks are.

1. What is the computer network?

2. Why the computer network exists?
a. Historical background
b. Benefits

3. Network Type
a. Server (domain) / Client Networks
b. Peer Networks
c. Hybrid Networks

4. Server Type
a. File Server
b. Print Server
c. Application Server
d. Message Server
e. Database Server

5. Network Topology
a. Bus topology
b. Star topology
c. Ring topology
d. Mesh topology

6. What is the Open System Interconnect (OSI) model?

7. What are the Protocols?
a. Novell NetWare's protocols
b. Apple Computer's protocols
c. Internet protocol
d. Other protocol

8. What is Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)?

9. What are the Hub, Switch Router and Bridge?

10. What are the speed of modem, ISDN, DSL, Cable TV network and Leased Lines(T1, T3)?

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Authored by
Bon Ku and Chin Chu