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    Network 1

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    A computer network refers to interconnected devices that can communicate and share resources. Networks can range in size from a local area network within a single building to a global network like the internet. Key concepts include nodes that make up the network, the links that connect them, protocols that govern how data is transmitted, and different network types like LANs, WANs, and the internet. Understanding network concepts is important for computer science fields involving network design, administration, security, and communication protocols.

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    A computer network refers to interconnected devices that can communicate and share resources. Networks can range in size from a local area network within a single building to a global network like the internet. Key concepts include nodes that make up the network, the links that connect them, protocols that govern how data is transmitted, and different network types like LANs, WANs, and the internet. Understanding network concepts is important for computer science fields involving network design, administration, security, and communication protocols.

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    A computer network refers to interconnected devices that can communicate and share resources. Networks can range in size from a local area network within a single building to a global network like the internet. Key concepts include nodes that make up the network, the links that connect them, protocols that govern how data is transmitted, and different network types like LANs, WANs, and the internet. Understanding network concepts is important for computer science fields involving network design, administration, security, and communication protocols.

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    Sukumar Palanisamy
    A computer network refers to interconnected devices that can communicate and share resources. Networks can range in size from a local area network within a single building to a global network like the internet. Key concepts include nodes that make up the network, the links that connect them, protocols that govern how data is transmitted, and different network types like LANs, WANs, and the internet. Understanding network concepts is important for computer science fields involving network design, administration, security, and communication protocols.

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    In the context of computer science, a network refers to a collection of interconnected devices or

    nodes that can communicate and share resources. Networks can be as small as a local area
    network (LAN) within a single building or as large as a global network like the internet. The
    purpose of networking is to enable communication and resource sharing among devices. Here are
    some key concepts related to computer networks:

    Nodes: Devices connected to the network, such as computers, servers, routers, and printers.

    Links: The connections between nodes, which can be wired (e.g., Ethernet cables) or wireless
    (e.g., Wi-Fi).

    Topology: The physical or logical layout of the network, determining how nodes are connected.
    Common topologies include star, bus, ring, and mesh.

    Protocols: Sets of rules that govern how data is transmitted and received in a network. Examples
    include TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer
    Protocol), and FTP (File Transfer Protocol).

    LAN (Local Area Network): A network confined to a small geographic area, such as within a
    building or a campus.

    WAN (Wide Area Network): A network that covers a broad area, often connecting multiple LANs
    across larger distances.

    Internet: A global network of networks that facilitates communication and information exchange
    on a worldwide scale.

    Router: A networking device that connects different networks and directs data traffic between
    them.

    Switch: A device that connects multiple devices within a LAN and uses MAC addresses to forward
    data to the appropriate destination.

    Firewall: A security device or software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing
    network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

    Wireless Networking: Enabling communication between devices without the need for physical
    cables, commonly using Wi-Fi technology.

    IP Address: A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network, allowing
    for identification and location in the network.

    Subnet: A segment of a larger network that shares a common address component.

    DNS (Domain Name System): A system that translates human-readable domain names into IP
    addresses, making it easier to access resources on the internet.
    Understanding network concepts is fundamental in various aspects of computer science,
    including network design, administration, security, and communication protocols. Networks are
    integral to the functioning of the modern digital world, enabling the exchange of information and
    services across the globe.

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