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Table of Contents
1 Contents
2 Abbreviations ...............................................................................................7
3 Introduction to Computer Networks ..........................................................15
3.1 Computer Networks Definition........................................................................15
3.2 The benefits of Computer Networks................................................................15
3.3 Connection Speeds ..........................................................................................16
4 Computer Networks Classifications ............................................................17
4.1 Classification of Computer Networks According To the Geographical Area .....17
4.1.1 Personal Networks PAN:...........................................................17
4.1.2 Local Area Networks LAN:.........................................................18
4.1.3 Campus Area Networks CAN:....................................................18
4.1.4 Metropolitan Area Networks MAN:..........................................19
4.1.5 Wide Area Networks WAN: ......................................................19
4.2 Networks Classification According to the Host Type........................................20
4.2.1 Client - Server...........................................................................20
4.2.2 Peer – to – Peer........................................................................21
4.3 LAN Network Topology....................................................................................22
4.3.1 Bus Topology ............................................................................22
4.3.2 Ring Topology...........................................................................23
4.3.3 Star Topology ...........................................................................23
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