Objectives: After completing Chapter 4, students will be able to
- Explain what networks are
- List ways in which we use networks
- Identify network characteristics:
- Explain what LAN, WAN, PAN and MAN are
- Explain the difference between a peer-to-peer and a client/server network
- List the different types of Network topologies
- Understand how data is transmitted over a network
- Describe common types of network media
- Identify protocols and networking standards
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