Computer Network First Stage

Author: De Dom
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book explains the basic knowledge of computer networks in plain language and through analogies. It is suitable for readers who wish to gain a deep understanding of network fundamentals, as well as those who want to learn common network terminology. The book is divided into 7 parts and 18 chapters. Part (Chapters 1-3) covers a wide range of network fundamentals. The second part (Chapters 4-7) delves further into the basics of local area networks. The third part (Chapters 8-9) focuses primarily on applications. The fourth part (Chapters 10-13) introduces similar concepts in networks and defines how data is sent across any network. The fifth part (Chapters 14-16) introduces the three main branches of wide area networks. The sixth part (Chapters 17-18) highlights how to protect networks from interference by curious and malicious individuals on the Internet. The appendix provides answers to the review questions for each chapter and introduces the conversion between decimal and binary IP addresses.