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

2. Stand-Alone Environment 2

3. The Sneakernet 3

4. Simple Computer Network 4

5. Microsoft Outlook 5

6. Stand-Alone Printer 6

7. Sharing a Printer 7

8. Local Area Network 8

9. Wide Area Network 9

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

11. Common Network Elements 11

12. Typical Networks 12

13. Peer-to-Peer Network 13

14. Server-Based Network 14

15. Specialized Servers 15

16. Central Administrator 16

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

18. Bus Topology 18

19. Data Sent to All Computers 19

20. Terminator Absorbs Signal 20

21. Unplugged Cable 21

22. Combine Cable Segments 22

23. Repeaters Amplify Signal 23

24. Simple Star Network 24

25. Simple Ring Network 25

26. Token Passes Around Ring 26

27. Mesh Topology 27

28. Hub Central to Star Topology 28

29. Hybrid Hub 29

30. Break Affects One Computer 30

31. Star-Bus Network 31

32. Star-Ring Network 32

33. Logical Peer-to-Peer Topology 33

34. Case Study Model 34