Computer Networks Building the Digital Infrastructure
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sowow25107Computer Networks:
Building the Digital
Infrastructure
Welcome! This presentation will explore the fundamentals of
computer networks, their key components, and emerging trends
shaping our digital future.
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by Majid Gurbanov
Types of Computer Networks:
Connecting the World
Local Area Wide Area Metropolitan Personal Area
Network (LAN) Network (WAN) Area Network Network (PAN)
(MAN)
Covers a small area Covers a large area (e.g., Covers a city or Connects devices in
(e.g., home, office) - city, country) - metropolitan area - Often close proximity -
Examples: Ethernet, Wi- Examples: Internet, used by universities or Examples: Bluetooth
Fi. MPLS. large municipal headset, wireless
organizations. keyboard.
Essential Network
Components: Building the
Backbone
Routers
Forward data packets between networks - Essential for connecting LANs to
the Internet.
Switches
Connect devices within a LAN, directing traffic based on MAC addresses.
Hubs
Older technology; broadcast traffic to all connected devices - Inefficient
compared to switches.
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Enable devices
