Introduction to Computer Networking - An interactive tutorial
Introduction“No man is an island,” and these days, no
computer is an island either. The
present and future of technology is interconnectedness, and the power of
digital technology lies not in social networking but in computer
networking. From the simplest of
configurations involving a personal computer connected to its peripherals or
directly linked to another, to sprawling corporate configurations involving
complex connections between clients and servers, to the most complex web of all
digital interconnectedness – the Internet – all tap into the potential of
individual computers as part of a larger whole.
Due to the rapid increase in connected computing, today’s students need
to understand the basics of computer networks, including types of networks and
their general structure, common uses of networks, and benefits and drawbacks to
using them, as well as be able to transfer current knowledge to the learning of
new technologies. In this interactive
tutorial, students will get an introduction to the basics of computer
networking.
Learner descriptionThis tutorial was designed for high school students who have
an understanding of everyday computer and Internet usage. It does not require prior technical
knowledge.
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