What Is a Network? Definition of a Network Computer Networking Introduction Uses for a Computer Network Two Major Types of Networks 1

Stand-Alone Environment 2

The Sneakernet 3

Simple Computer Network 4

Microsoft Outlook 5

Stand-Alone Printer 6

Sharing a Printer 7

Local Area Network 8

Wide Area Network 9

Network Configuration Components of a Network Peer-to-Peer Networks Server-Based Networks 10

Common Network Elements 11

Typical Networks 12

Peer-to-Peer Network 13

Server-Based Network 14

Specialized Servers 15

Central Administrator 16

Network Topology Designing the Network Topology Standard Topologies Variation of Topologies Selecting a Topology 17

Bus Topology 18

Data Sent to All Computers 19

Terminator Absorbs Signal 20

Unplugged Cable 21

Combine Cable Segments 22

Repeaters Amplify Signal 23

Simple Star Network 24

Simple Ring Network 25

Token Passes Around Ring 26

Mesh Topology 27

Hub Central to Star Topology 28

Hybrid Hub 29

Break Affects One Computer 30

Star-Bus Network 31

Star-Ring Network 32

Logical Peer-to-Peer Topology 33

Case Study Model 34