Computer network connects two or more autonomous computers. The computers can be geographically located anywhere. Computer networks have opened up an entire frontier in the world of computing called the client/server model.
By choosing this course, you will come to know about the basics of computer networks, types of network models, Types of layers in each model, types of devices, types of networks and what is internet etc. You will also learn about the history of internet, history of these computer networks and who are the scientist involved in developing these technologies.
You will learn the following topics with this course
- Introduction to computer networks
- Networking devices like switches
- Learn about LANs and WANs
- Subnets, layers, models
- Understand OSI Model
- Understand concept of TCP/IP protocol
- Understand what is Physical Layer
- Learn about Multiplexing
- Transmission media in Physical layer
- Fiber optic cables
- Basics of networks and its introduction
This course is targeted at Computer science engineering students who are passionate about networks and security, beginners who want to know about how internet and communication works between computers. Basic knowledge of Computer Hardware and Software is required to learn this course.