Topic: Computer Networks, Basic Types of Networks, Network Elements

After studying the chapter you will be able to:

• clarify the concept of computer network
• clarify the concepts of workstation and server
• state the basic types of computer network division
• clarify the concept of network topology
• list the basic types of network topologies
• list the basic components of a computer network

Keywords: computer network, WAN, LAN, PAN, SAN, switch, router, switch, router, UTP, Ether-net, Intranet, Internet, client-server, workstation, server.