Computer Networks: Complete Summary for Class 12 Students
This chapter covers the fundamental concepts of computer networks, from basic definitions to advanced topics like DNS and IoT. It is structured to provide a clear understanding for exam preparation, including MCQs, short answers, and long-form questions.
1. Introduction to Computer Networks
A computer network is an interconnection of two or more computers or computing devices that allows them to share data and resources. This interconnection is established using network devices (like switches, routers, modems) and communication media (wired or wireless).
- Hosts/Nodes: Any device that sends, receives, or forwards data in a network (e.g., computers, printers, smartphones, servers).
- Communication Medium: Can be wired (cables, fiber optics) or wireless (airwaves, Wi-Fi).
- Data Transmission: Data is broken down into smaller units called packets for efficient transmission. Each packet contains the sender's and receiver's IP addresses.
- Key Goal: To enable data sharing and resource sharing, thereby reducing costs and improving efficiency.
2. Evolution of Networking
The evolution of computer networks has transformed from a military research project to the global internet we use today. For a deeper look at how networks are structured, see our guide on Understanding Network Topologies: A Comprehensive Guide.
- 1960s - ARPANET: The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was initiated by the US Department of Defense. Its goal was to connect academic and research institutions for scientific collaboration. It was funded by the US Department of Defense.
- 1961 - First Concept: The concept of packet switching was proposed.
- First Message: The first message was transmitted between UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) and the Stanford Research Institute.
- Email: Ray Tomlinson introduced the
@symbol in email addresses. - 1974 - Internet Coined: The term "Internet" was first used with the release of the commercial version of ARPANET.
- 1982 - TCP/IP Standard: The TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) was adopted as the standard protocol for network communication, replacing the earlier Network Control Protocol (NCP).
- 1983 - DNS Introduced: The Domain Name System (DNS) was introduced to map human-readable domain names (e.g., google.com) to machine-readable IP addresses.
- 1986 - NSFNET: The National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET) provided internet access to more users.
- 1990 - World Wide Web (WWW): Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, using HTML and URLs to create and link web pages.
- 1997 - Wi-Fi: The first version of the Wi-Fi standard was introduced.
3. Types of Networks (Based on Geographical Area)
Networks are classified based on the geographical area they cover and their data transfer rates.
Personal Area Network (PAN)
- Description: Connects personal devices like laptops, smartphones, and printers within a very short range (approx. 10 meters).
- Examples: Connecting a smartphone to a laptop via Bluetooth or a USB cable.
- Range: Very short (up to 10 meters).
Local Area Network (LAN)
- Description: Connects computers and devices within a limited area, such as a single room, floor, building, or campus.
- Range: Typically up to 1 kilometer.
- Features: High data transfer speed (10 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps), relatively secure (only authentic users).
- Media: Uses cables, fiber optics, or Wi-Fi.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- Description: An extended form of LAN that covers a larger geographical area, like a city or town.
- Range: Up to 30-40 kilometers.
- Examples: Cable TV networks or cable-based broadband internet services.
- Data Transfer Rate: Slower than LAN.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Description: Spans a large geographical area, connecting LANs and MANs across countries or continents.
- Ownership: Owned by multiple organizations.
- Example: The Internet is the largest WAN.
- Characteristics: Slower data transfer rates and higher chances of signal loss compared to LAN.
| Feature | LAN | WAN | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Geographical Area | Limited (room, office, campus) | Vast (country, continent) | | Range | Up to 1 km | Spans entire countries/continents | | Data Transfer Rate | High (10-1,000 Mbps) | Slower | | Error Rate | Lower | Higher |
4. Network Devices
These are hardware components used to establish communication within a network. For a foundational overview, refer to Introduction to Computer Networks and Internet Protocols.
- Modem (Modulator-Demodulator): Converts digital data (from computers) into analog signals (for transmission over telephone lines) and vice-versa.
- Ethernet Card (Network Interface Card - NIC): Installed in computers to enable wired networking. Each NIC has a unique MAC address.
- RJ45 (Registered Jack 45): An 8-pin connector used exclusively with Ethernet cables.
- Repeater: An analog device that regenerates or reboots weak signals, allowing them to travel longer distances without corruption.
- Hub: A simple device that broadcasts incoming data packets to all connected devices. This can lead to data collisions if multiple packets arrive simultaneously.
- Switch: A more intelligent device that forwards data only to the correct destination device using its MAC address. It is more secure and efficient than a hub.
- Router: An advanced device that analyzes data, determines the best path for transmission, and connects different networks (e.g., a LAN to the Internet). Can be wired or wireless (Wi-Fi routers).
- Gateway: The "gate" between a local network and the outside world. It establishes communication between dissimilar networks (with different protocols). An ISP acts as a gateway to the internet.
5. Network Topologies
Topology refers to the arrangement or layout of computers and devices in a network.
Mesh Topology
- Structure: Each node is connected to two or more other nodes, creating multiple paths.
- Advantages: Highly reliable (no single point of failure), secure, and can handle large amounts of traffic.
- Disadvantages: Expensive and complex due to extensive cabling.
Ring Topology
- Structure: Each node is connected to two other nodes, forming a closed loop.
- Advantages: Short cable length, each client has equal access to resources.
- Disadvantages: A single node failure can bring down the entire network.
Bus Topology
- Structure: All nodes are connected to a single main cable called the "bus."
- Advantages: Cheaper and easier to maintain due to less cabling.
- Disadvantages: If the main cable breaks, the entire network is disrupted; difficult to identify faults.
Star Topology
- Structure: All nodes are connected to a central device (hub or switch).
- Advantages: Easy to detect faults, no disruption when adding/removing devices, efficient data transfer.
- Disadvantages: Requires more cable than bus topology; failure of the central device disables the entire network.
Tree Topology
- Structure: A hierarchical combination of star and bus topologies.
- Advantages: Network can be easily extended; suitable for large networks.
- Disadvantages: Requires a large cable length; if the main backbone cable fails, a large part of the network goes down.
For a more detailed comparison of different topologies, check out Understanding Network Topologies: Types and Benefits.
6. Identifying Nodes in a Network
To ensure data reaches the correct destination, each node must have a unique identity. Two main identifiers are used:
MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)
- Nature: A permanent, physical address burned into the NIC at the time of manufacturing. It cannot be changed.
- Format: A 12-digit hexadecimal number. The first six digits are the manufacturer's ID (Organizational Unique Identifier), and the last six are the device's serial number.
- Usage: Used for communication within a local network.
IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)
- Nature: A logical address assigned to a device that can change if the device connects to a different network.
- Usage: Used to globally identify devices over the internet.
- Versions:
- IPv4: A 32-bit address, written as four decimal numbers separated by dots (e.g.,
192.168.0.17). Each part ranges from 0 to 255. It supports about 4.3 billion addresses. - IPv6: A 128-bit address, written as eight groups of hexadecimal numbers separated by colons (e.g.,
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). Designed to replace IPv4 due to address exhaustion.
- IPv4: A 32-bit address, written as four decimal numbers separated by dots (e.g.,
For more on how IP, TCP, and UDP work together, read IP, TCP, and UDP Explained: Networking Fundamentals for A+ Certification.
7. Internet, Web, and Internet of Things (IoT)
- Internet: A global network connecting billions of devices (computers, smartphones, smart appliances) using standardized protocols.
- World Wide Web (WWW): A collection of interlinked web pages and resources stored on servers and accessed over the internet. It is not the same as the internet; it is a service that runs on the internet.
- Key Web Components: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), URL (Uniform Resource Locator), HTTP/HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol).
- Internet of Things (IoT): A network of physical objects ("things") embedded with electronics, software, and sensors which enables these objects to connect and exchange data over the internet (e.g., smart TVs, smart lights, security cameras, drones).
8. Domain Name System (DNS)
The DNS solves the problem of remembering complex IP addresses. It is a phonebook for the internet.
- Domain Name: A human-readable name given to a web server (e.g.,
ncert.nic.in). - DNS Server: A special server that translates domain names into their corresponding IP addresses (e.g.,
ntnic.in->164.100.60.233). This process is called domain name resolution. - How It Works: When you type a URL into your browser, the browser first contacts a DNS server to find the IP address. The DNS server replies, and the browser uses that IP to retrieve the web page.
Exam-Focused Questions
Question 1: Expand the following terms.
- ARPANET: Advanced Research Projects Agency NETwork
- MAC: Media Access Control
- ISP: Internet Service Provider
- URI: Uniform Resource Identifier
Question 2: Mention any two advantages of using a network of computing devices.
- Resource Sharing: Allows sharing of hardware (printers, storage) and software, reducing costs.
- Communication & Data Exchange: Enables efficient communication (email, messaging) and data sharing among users and systems.
Question 3: Differentiate between LAN and WAN.
- LAN: Covers a limited area (up to 1 km), offers high data transfer speeds, and has a lower error rate.
- WAN: Covers large geographical areas (countries/continents), has slower data transfer speeds, and has a higher chance of signal loss and noise.
For a comprehensive review of all network engineering concepts covered here, see Comprehensive Overview of Network Engineering Concepts.
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internet protocol. So transmission control protocol transmission control protocol internet protocol
control protocol we say IP internet protocol. So
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introduced. Wi-Fi standard 1997 first version of Wi-Fi was introduced. So evolution of network.
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area covered and the data transfer rate computer networks are broadly classified as. So
types of network. So first type PAN. So PAN personal area network
Bluetooth. So Bluetooth short distance. So long distance. So personal area network first type of
network. So second type local area. So buildings
metropolitan area network example cable TV networks cable TV networks
spread around the city. So networking metropolitan area network last type wide area network wide area
network. So lands multiple local area networks multiple local networks multiple owners. So one local network
we'll get wide area network we call it as common wide area network. So networking type
of network local area network. So first personal area network. So
personal area network. So first point it is a network formed by connecting few personal devices like
computers, laptops, mobile phones, smartphones, printers. So personal area connects
laptop. So laptops, mobile so comput all these devices within an approximate
range of 10 m. 10 network may be wired USB cable between phone and computer
system USB. So short distance you are establishing the communication with the system. So wireless or wireless
Bluetooth between smartphones. So Bluetooth wireless. So Bluetooth connect it is a wireless networking
so it is a network formed by connecting personal devices
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next type of network local area network. So local network. So next type of network local network
it is a network that connects computers, mobile phones, tablet, printers placed at limited distanceap
But limited distance. Okay. So the geographical area covered by land can range from a single room a
floor an office having one or more buildings in the same premise school or college. So
local network network system. So system
we establish the network only up to a limited range. The range is typically 1 km. So up to 1
kilome. Okay. So next point local uses cables fiber optics or Wi-Fi for connection. So
communication wireless. Okay. So some of the features include
high speeded data transfer varying from 10 mbs to,000 mbs. So building 1 km and data transmission rate. Okay. So 10
Mbps 2,000 Mbps is the data transmission rate. Okay. So next point
LAN is comparatively secure as only authentic users in the network can access other computers or shared
resources like printers. So local only authentic users. So you cannot steal the data. So
secure the land local authentic users. Okay. So local
students it is a network used for connecting devices again within a limited distance. So range is 1
km. So 1 km high speed limited number of computers connect.
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cable. So now connect establish. Okay. So cables optical fiber optics
network through the LAN network. Okay. So students
fiber optics wired communication. Okay. So
local area network. So metropolitan network area network. So metropolitan area network is an
extended form of land which covers a larger geographical area like a city or town. So
second point note students data transfer rate in man also ranges in Mbps but is considerably less as compared to land.
So land data transfer rate. So 100 Mbps data transmission rate but it is covering the entire area.
So metropolitan area network cable TV network or cable based broadband
internet services are examples of man. So cable TV network it spans the entire area entire area cable TV network. So
the entire network is uh through the area. Okay. So this kind of network can be
extended up to 30 to 40 km. So 30 to 40 km. So cable TV networks it is an example of
metropolitan area network. So the city span. So cable TV network. So cable TV network is a system that delivers
television signals to homes through the coaxial or optical fiber cables instead of over the air. So
it'll come like this. So coaxable television signals correct to all the homes.
So 30 to 40 networks. So local area networks. So 1 km
personal area network just up to 10 m. So metropolitan area network wide area network. So wide area network
multiple connect. So we get wide network it spans the entire country networks.
So networks through the entire city network. Okay. So last type of network. So that
is wide area networks. So wide area network. So wide area network. So wide area network.
So wide area network connects computers and other lands and mans which are spread across different geographical
locations of a country or different countries or continents. So networking different countries continents spread
it's not just limited to one place one place local network and different
spread all over the country all over the continent different countries. So it is an example of wide area networks on the
LTV. Wide area network could be formed by connecting a LAN to other lands through wired or wireless media. So
local network systems local network
systems systems network local network system local network So multiple lands. So multiple lands
join multiple local networks join. So one ownership. Okay. Just single
ownership. So multiple lands. So one network. So multiple lands.
So wide area network is owned by multiple organizations. We do just one person. So different lands different.
So it is owned by multiple organizations owned by multiple organizations. So just one organization.
So it is owned by different persons. So multiple lands is owned by different persons. So organizations
it is owned by multiple organizations. So different organization own. Okay. So multiple lands.
So wide area network. Okay. Example of wide area network. So the internet is the largest one that
connects billions of computers, smartphones and millions of lands from different continents. So billions of
computions of laptops different
we call it wide area network. So differences local network differ. So abbreviation first difference LAN
local network wide area network local area network spans up to 1 kilome maximum wide area network. So entire
country, entire continent. So faster interesting local network local network.
So data transmission rate error error clearance detaction differ I think
types of networks explain different types of networks. So very simple personal area network just
connecting your personal devices within 10 m range. So local network local network is establishing the network
establishing communication within a building one building one room floor on the entire college school if you
establish the area local area network we call it as LAN so building so we call it local area network so local network
up to 1 km range metropolitan area network 30 to 50 km
So cable TV network last type wide area network. So it spans the entire country it is by connecting multiple local
networks. Multiple local networks connect wide area networks. Okay. So two types of networks.
Okay. So next concept network devices. Okay. Okay.
So next concept network devices. So network devices
different network. So first to establish communication in a network various hardware devices are
used. So between two network here's a breakdown of key devices. So
first so first is modem. So analog signals
it converts the digital data to analog signals. So zeros and
datigital data it is converted into analog signals. Digital data analog signals. So
okay deodulator first modem stands for modulator
demodulator. So modulator demodulator modulator demodulator. So I it refers to
a device used for conversion between analog signals and digital bits. So it is used for conversion. So analog
signals digital bits digital bits. Okay. So we know computers store and process data
in the form of zeros and ones. Computcess in the form of digital bits zeros and
ones. So however to transmit data from sender to receiver or while browsing the internet digital data are converted to
analog signals. Okay. Zeres data system
analog signal data. This modulator will convert the digital
data to analog signals. Analog signals convert. Okay. So
the modem at the senders sender message acts as a modulator that converts digital data to analog signals. So
digital signals for analog signals telephone line can understand only
analog signals line analog signals. So the modem at the receivers end acts as a demodulator message.
So analog signals systems message system analog
that converts analog signals into digital data or the destination node to understand. So analog
so it'll convert it back to digital bits. Okay. So
basically so analog signals so
students mobile phones digital signal digital datcess
So telephone analog signals again.
So demodulation demodulation. So receiver
again analog signals digital receiver system to analog analog to digital signals
analog signals. So first type of networking device that is modem
networkable cables. So the type of networking device
Ethernet card. So Ethernet card Ethernet card. So Ethernet card network interface card also called as network
interface card is installed in computers to enable wired networking. So system wired networking wire network
interface. So through the wire network. So it acts as interface between computer
and the network. It is a circuit board mounted on the motherboard of the computer. So motherboard
network interface card Ethernet card motherboard. So motherboard so motherboard is also
called as printed circuit board. So lower class motherboard CPU. So motherboard also printed circuit board.
So PCB printed circuit board. So motherboard network.
Okay. So each NIC has a unique MAC address to identify the device on the network.
So laptop. So media access control address to identify the system
address. So address MAC address manufacturing.
Okay. So address manufactur for using Ethernet cables. Ethernet card
has to be installed on the system. system computer network.
So system address system So students open. So command prompt
IP config IP config /all so IP address
okay different system
so data transfer from 10 Mbps to 1 GB gabs per So 10 MB
data transfer rate using the Ethernet card. Okay. So wired network
to identify the system. system. Okay. So, next connected to the network using anet
cable. So, it should have already been installed. Okay. So,
already manufactur. Okay.
Okay. So, what is the third networking device sir? So networking device RJ4
connect we call as RJ45 networking device
RJ45 register jack 45 is an 8 pin connector that is used exclusively with Ethernet cables for networking already.
So I think diagram local network local
device local network through internet connection
using the cable. Okay. So, so I think RJ45
it is a standardized interface that is seen at the end of network cables. Ethernet cable end.
Basically, there are plastic plugs that fits into RJ45 jacks of Ethernet cards. So basically
so end to connect the cable. So RJ45 register 45. Okay. So networking device
45. So network device. So so next device repeater.
So students once device signal loss possibilities. Okay. So
device repeater. So data are carried in the form of signals over the cable. So cables data. So
in the form of signals these signals can travel over a specified distance usually about 100 m.
So through the wires
okay so signals lose the strength beyond this limit and become weak. So after 100 signals
so regenerate device. Okay. So you know the repeater is used to regenerate or rebuild weak or
lost signals thereby ensuring they travel along they travel long distance without getting corrupted.
So signals reboost. So long distance long without any loss.
Okay. So next a repeater is an analog device that works with signals on the cables to
which it is connected. So repeater analog device it works with the signals. So signals
on the cables to which it is connected. So cables. Okay. So
network device. So first that is repeater. Okay. So next device next
device is a hardware device used to connect several computers together throughout
wires. So so broadcast incoming data to all the connected devices
incoming data to all the connected device. A system
message A message actually message.
Okay. So broadcast the incoming message to all
the connected devices. Okay. So next point note. So limitation if multiple data packets
arrive simultaneously they collide. So multiple confusion.
Okay. So one message. Okay.
Multiple data packets. drawbacks. So next device.
So next device that is switch. So switch. Okay. So network
forwards data intelligently to the correct device using MAC address. So switch network device
forward. Okay. So it extracts destination address when data arrives. extract destination.
Okay. So used to connect multiple communication devices multiple devices. Okay. So doesn't forward signals which
are noisy as sender to resend. signals. Okay.
The information it ask the sender to resend the information. So advantages
data signal okay so doesn't forward signals which are noisy
asks sender to resend so So send
multiple devices. Okay. So, next point more secure and efficient
compared to hubs. Authentic users and authentic.
So data loss possibilities. Okay. So used in homes and offices to create landset
device. Okay. So switchable connect.
So switch networking device. Okay. and advantages of
correct. Okay. So network device next device. So next device
networking device routers. So router node. So, Wi-Fi routers
Wi-Fi router router is a network device that can receive data, analyze it and transmit to other networks. So, data
analyst. Okay. So, so connects different networks including
land to the internet. So different networks different router. Okay. So next point next point.
So router compared to hub or switch a router has advanced capabilities as it can analyze the data being carried over
a network decide how it is packaged and send it to another network of a different type.
Router advanced capabil. So switch alreadyaper compared to the switch and hubs.
So next point a router can be wired or wireless. router wireless.
So a wireless router can provide Wi-Fi access to smartphones and other devices. So routers routers wireless. So
obviously smartones. So basically so advanced capabil
routers compared to the switch and hubs. Okay. So already
I think wireless router. Okay. So router concept last networking device
gateway. So gateway node. So what is gateway? So last networking device gateway
network. So explain gateway and explain four points.
Answer. So gate it is used to establish communication between dissimilar networks and the healthy dissimilar
network. So India protocols. So country foreign countries protocols and rules dissimilar
networks we need gateway. Okay. So gateway. So gateway acts as a gate between local
network and the outside world and allows communication between two different networks. So two different networks
communication establishment we are using gateway building
it is restricted network different okay so next All incoming and outgoing data passes
through the gateway entry point and exit point. Now data send always it goes through the gateway.
It goes out of the gateway. Okay. So if a node from one network wants to communicate with a node of a foreign
network, it will pass the data packet to the gateway which then routes it to the destination using the best possible
route. So foreign network So next it may be implemented using software hardware or both. So gateway we
can implement using software devices hardware devices. So last point example your internet
service provider acts as a gateway to the internet service. gateway
from the local network. Local network outer network. So it acts as a gateway. So entry point and exit point between
the inner and outer networks. So students network devices. Okay. So
router and gateway. So any CD. Okay. So
next concept topologies. So topologies. So topologies. So fifth concept networking topologies.
Devices already types of networks LAN. So important. So topies arrangement of computies.
So topologies concept networking topologies network topies. So topologies definition
topology is the arrangement or layout of computers or devices in a network. So data flow
through the use of topology. So next point it determines how devices are interconnected and how data flows. So
data flow. Next point common network topologies are so common
mesh topology ring topology bus topology star and tree topology I type of topology mesh
ring bus star and tree. So different. So multiple devices.
So topology advantages. So robust and data transmission
devices. So one topology mesh topology first. What is mesh topology? So mesh topology.
So point one in this topology each node is connected to two or more nodes. Two or more than two nodes. So more than two
system multiple systems such a network can handle large amount of traffic since multiple nodes can
transmit data simultaneously. So advantages one system so it has the capability to handle the
data trafficapility systems. So
so also such networks are more reliable in the sense even if one node goes down it does not cause any break in the
transmission of data between other nodes. So advantage
break. Okay. point this topology is robust provides security and privacy as each
cable between two nodes carries different data secure and privacy as each cable between
two nodes. So wiring different. So one data.
Okay. So two different datas will carry two different datas. So
okay overall the cost of this network is too high and wiring is too complex. So
wiring mesh topology. Okay. So mesh topology topology.
So mesh topology one system multiple systems. So one system.
So wires each wire carries different data. So different.
Okay. So data loss possibility and one system.
So network breakdown so multiple systems network breakdown. Okay. So mesh
topology is two three points one node is connected to more than two nodes. One system is connected to two or more
nodes. So advantages advantage it is more secure and robust. So each cable carries different data. drawback
it is costly and wiring length. Okay. So type of topology. So second type of topology is ring topology. Okay. So ring
topology systems. Okay. So ring topology
in ring topology each node is connected to two uh two other devices one each on either side that loops in a ring or
circle. So one system loop one system
so one system in the ring topology. So a ring topology is a circle that has no start or end.
Starting pointwise anticlockwise equal.
So data accepted from one node transmitted to the other. So data one
so data travels in one direction from one node to node around the ring. So uned
three systems. So A clockwise direction.
Okay. So unology system. So
B system advantages are short cable length. Not much wiring is required. Each client has
equal access to resources. So wiring so not much wiring is required short cable length. So cable length
between the nodes each client has equal opportunity to access the resources. So advantages of the ring topology each
client has equal access to resources. Okay. So drawbacks ring top drawbacks are one node failure causes the entire
network failure. So already a cult. Okay. So ring topology.
So drawbacks one system and difficult to diagnose false. So okay so ring topology one system.
Okay. So important point. So multiple clients. So client
client B C B C D. Okay. A
so either system. Okay. So
I think topology. So bus topology discuss. So topology topology topology.
So advantages drawbacks. So bus topology all nodes are connected to the linear cable. So,
so in the bus topology network every workstation is connected to the main cable called the bus. So just one
wiring. So data sent from one node data sent from a
node are passed onto the bus and hence are transmitted to the length of the bus in both directions. That means data can
be received by any of the nodes connected on the bus. So students connect
system. So example A to B
already. Okay. So, drawbacks of topology. Okay. So I to
next point note next point in this topology a single backbone wire called bus is shared among the nodes which
makes it cheaper and easier to maintain. So bus topology advantages. So cheaper and easy to maintain
cable breaks main. So difficult to identify the problem. Okay. So
advantages multiple systems. Okay. So topology
students. Next typeology. Start topology. So start topology. Start topology. Topology. Start
topology. So in this type of topology all the computers are connected to the single hub or switch throughout the
cable. So start topology already. So this hub is the central node and all other nodes are connected to the all all
other nodes are connected to the central. So center center start topology. Okay. Start topology is
considered very effective, efficient and fast as each device is directly connected with a central device.
So multiple devices for But on the central hm
start network. So star top
drawbacks. Another advantage is no disruption to the network when connecting or removing devices and easy
to detect. So device and okay so next point drawbacks drawbacks
are it requires more cable length compared to bus topology single cable. So wiring
wiring compared to the bus topology next to any failure in the central networking device may lead to the failure of the
complete network. Okay. So students diagram advantages drawbacks.
So startology diagram. So startology. So one device next
and okay topologies last type of topology tree topology
topology it is a combination of two topologies topology topology characteristics combin
topology tree topology ology. So last type of topology
last type of topology is tree topology. Tree topology. So tree topology a hierarchical
structure combining two or more topologies mainly bus and star topologies
topologies combined mainly bus and star topies combin topology. Okay. So common in vans where
multiple lands are connected wide area networks. So multiple star topologies it is backed
by one cable multiple star topies. So suitable for large and scalable
networks. So large networks so
data reaches the centralized device first then travels to the branches and nodes. So centralized device
so it travels to the branches and nodes. So normal already.
So next advantage is network can easily be extended.
Okay. So it is supported by several software vendors. software
topology worldwide. So wide area network so it is also supported by the vendors.
So drawback drawback is it requires large cable length. So cable if main cable breaks entire network goes
down. So network starts
topology tree topology advantages and drawbacks.
So it can be easily extended. Okay. So drawbacks
it is important explain network with diagram.
So next concept next concept. So identifying nodes in a network communication. So identifying nodes in a
network communication. So nodes system network system and IP address. So
identifying nodes in aworked communication. Identifying nodes in a communication. So points so to ensure
data reaches the correct destination in network each node must have a unique identity. So the system
two main identifiers are used two main identifiers two main identifiers. So first MAC
address we call it media access control address. So MAC full for media access control address. So MAC address the MAC
address also known as physical or hardware address is the unique value associated with the network adapter
called NIC already engrave address manufacturers manufacturing
address already. So MAC address the MAC address is burnt on the NIC at
the time of manufacturing and thus it is permanent address and cannot be changed. So manufacturing
manufacturity okay next point. So each MAC address is 12digit hexadimal numbers of which the
first six digit contains certain manufacturers ID called organizational unique identifier 12 bit address
12 bit first six bits organization unit organizational unique identifier the organization unique identifier
so and the later six digit represents the serial number for uniquely identifying the device. So first six
digits organizational unique identifier organiz it is used to uniquely identify the
device. example students. So first digit organizational repeat system
number one device. Okay. So MAC address. Okay. So MCQ
full for media access control media access control address. So
system IP address. So IP address. So next type of identifier IP address
internet protocol address. So IP address. So IP address also known as inter internet protocol address is the
unique address that can be used uniquely to identify a node in the network. IP address.
So nodes system it can change if the device connects to
a different network. Home IP address
192.168.1.102 IP address. Okay.
So IP address so used to globally identify devices
over the internet. So device. Okay. So next point versions.
So IP address IP V4 IP V6 IP V4. So 32bit. So 8 bits 8 bits 8 bits 8 bits. So 32bit address we call it
IPv4. IP V4. So IPv4 address allocate IPv4 addresses allocate. So now IPv4 version. Okay. So
versions. So versions first type IPv4 IPv4 32bit address written as four
decimal numbers separated by dots. So written as four decimal numbers separated by dots. Dots in the separate.
Correct. So example node 192.168.0.17. 0.1 178 IP address. So each part ranges from 0 to 255. So 0 in the 255 each part
range. So exceed. Okay. So limited to 4.3 billion addresses although there's more users on the internet. So 4.3
billion address IP4 version IP6
IP V6. So IP address. So next version IP V6 IP V6 128 bit
32bit 128 bit address. Okay. So written in eight groups of hexadimal numbers separated by group
example groups eight groups separated by
separate group. So 128 bits 128 bits group. So one group. So one group. So one group 16 bit 16. So 16 group 16
bits separated by the identifier identifying
different address. It is also called as hardware address. It is engraved to the NIC.
So it is unique for every device 12 bit digit. Okay. So coming to IP address. IP address but different IP
address. So different versions IPv4 4.3 billion support but IPv6. So 128 bit addresses me.
Okay. So students identifying nodes in a unique manner unique ways of identifying the nodes address. So MAC address and IP
address. Okay. So two possibilities. So two full IP4
IP V6 MQ. Okay. So identifying nodes in a network
communication. So next concept next concept. So next concept is internet web and internet of things. So
internet already IOT IoT already. So brief discuss
IOT internet of things. So the first discuss the internet. So globally connected global
interconnection of computers globally comput the internet is a global network
connecting billions of devices like desktop, laptops, smartphones, tablets, routers and smart application. So
billions of devices connect. So we call it as internet. So it is interconnecting all the devices
smartphone. So all the devices. So I next point. So these devices communicate using a
standardized protocols allowing data to travel around the world. Sovices. Okay. So next point next examples of
internet enabled devices internet enabled devices. So computers, printers, scanners.
So smart device already smart TV ACs, refrigerators, lights, fans, security cameras. So smartens.
So modern IoT devices, drones, smart vehicles, door locks, smartatched internet
examples of internet based devices, IoT based devices. So general examples. So I next point. So next point how is the
internet structured? Internet structure. So function concept. How is internet structured? Your device connects to a
modem or device already. The modem connects to a local internet
service provider. already service provider either BSLM internet service
provider connects to a national or regional network service provider networks
connect together to form the internet backbone regional national networks connect so it forms the backbone of the
So device it is connected to the modem modem in
the it is connected to the internet service provider. Internet service provider national and regional network
the national and regional networks. So many more regional networks connect it forms the backbone of the internet.
Okay. So internet. Okay. So I next concept. So the internet is multi-layered structure of
interconnected network. So internet it is multiple layers of interconnected networks.
Okay. So I next worldwide webide. So already now evolution worldwide web correct. So worldwide web. So it is a
collection of all the web pages. So it is a collection of all the web pages stored on the server.
Worldwide web worldwide web is a collection of interlin web pages and resources stored on the web servers and
accessed over the internet. So internet mukandra you're accessing the web pages correct. So invented by sir Tim
Bernersley in 1990 it allows users to share access and view content globally. So
gloide. So next concept worldide components component.
So next concept component key behind the web. So components.
So language develop HTML. So different. So concept.
So first HTML HTML hypertext markup language hypertext
markup language web pages language HTML language. So HTML structure
HTML tag body. So web page HTML language. Okay. So HTML
language used to create standardized web pages so that it can be read and understood by any computer. standardized
language so that okay next
component uniform resource identifier uniform resource locage different urban
identifier. So URL uniform resource locator okay uniform resource locator
every page every web page on the internet has a unique URL so different URL URL so you already know students
previous topics http so http hypertext transfer protocol so next component so http
worldwide web www W. So okay. So Google domain name.
So it is a domain.com. So worldwide worldwide generally
so last part of the URL. So URL protocol HTTP
HTTPS HTTPS HTTP hypertext transfer protocol
rules and it is a rule for web browser and server communication browser. Okay.
So, next component. So, example NCT website https www.ncrt.in/extbook
textbook.htm. So, so here www.ncrt ncrt.in is the domain name. So ncrt.nic.in
so individual web pages textbook.
Okay. So textbook. Okay. So example of
the URL uniform resource identifier uniform resource locator. Okay. So next component
another key. So HTTP HTTPS. So full for hypertext transfer protocol.
Just rules web browser HTTP. Okay. HTTPS.
So data loss and data protect. Okay. So a set of rules used by browsers and servers to communicate with each other.
HTTP. Okay. So, next point. HTTPS is a secure version of HTTP. HTTPS
data protection. Okay. Next point. So, internet is not equal to web. Confusion students.
So internet is a collection of interconnected networks globally connecting interconnecting the
systems together. Global network of interconnecting computers. Computer interconnect
collection of web pages on the computers which are accessible through the internet
that is called as web. Okay. So okay. So concept
students internet web and internet of things. So concept lastcept Google
IP address numbers Google.com suppose 192 2 1.1 196.4
42 IP address. So IP address so example IP address so the domain
let's say NCRT website www.nrtn ntnic.
Okay. Last concept domain name system. So doain systems
the internet is a vast ocean wherein information is available in the form of millions of websites. So
information already thousands and millions of websites store.
So each website is stored on the server which is connected to the internet which means each server has IP address. So
worldwide web and separate IP address
IP address. So server separate IP address soar second point every device connected to
the internet has IP address so IP address okay so to access a website we need to enter it IP address on our
web browser so important point IP address google.com
you should know the IP address behind Google but IP correct so
but it is very difficult to remember the IP addresses of different website as there are in terms of numbers or strings
IP So instead of the IP address so next point it is easier to remember
names and therefore each computer server hosting a website is given a name against his IP address. So
IP address each computer server hosting a websiteverost.
So, so web server host. So, it is given a name against IP address. So, name IP address.
Correct. So, these names are called domain names or host names correspond to the unique IP address assigned to each
server. But now correct. So example it is similar to
phone book wherein instead of remembering each phone number a name is associated with the numbers
mobile numbers mobile numbers it is difficult to remember unless name associate. So it is
easier correct. So IP address instead of associating IP address to each website we replace them with the
domain names domain name system. So next so doain name systems some examples are so table display so ncrt
IP address ncrtnic.in domain name ncrt.nic.in
doain name IP address 16400.60.233
233. So search okay.nic associate IP address 16400.17.32.
So IP address we associated with domain names. Okay. Next point
DNS server DNS server DNS domain name system server that is DNS server. Okay. So
DNS server instead of remembering IP addresses we assign domain names to each IP
address. So one name but to access a web resource a browser
needs to find out the IP address. So web resource access IP address. Okay. So corresponding to
the domain name entered IP address. Okay. So DNS servers. So next point in conversion of domain
names of each web server to its corresponding IP address is called domain name resolution. So domain names
IP address mechanism. Now domain name resolution. Okay. It is done through a server called DNS server. So doain
resolution through the use of DNS server. Okay. So doain name server. So it is used for
resolving the domain names back to IP addresses doain name resolution. It is mainly done to the through the DNS
server. Okay. So next point. So DNS server DNS server important
URL in your browser. So doain www.ncrt.nic.in type. Next process your browser contacts
DNS server to find the IP address. So browser DNS server ntnic so browser
DNS server NCTnic the DNS server replies with the correct
IP DNS servers IP address your browser uses the IP to retrieve the
web page browser internally Google we call it as DNS server working. So one
browser will send the request to the DNS server DNSP IP address.
Okay. So DNS server working types of network five marks LAN van man and PAN networking devices
topologies main topologies types of devices network devices and network types. So important
topology bus star mesh topology topology. So topology types important so
identifying nodes address IP address IoT definition. So lastly
DNS server exercise problems exercise problems. So exercise problems first question expand
the following. So already evolution of comput advanced research project agency
network. Correct. Arpanet advanced research project agency network. It was funded by US Department of Defense.
Networking start correct. So media access control. Correct. Next to ISP internet service provider URI
uniform resource identifier. Correct. So full forms MCQL. So full forms. So answers note aret advanced research
project agency network media access control MAC internet service proer ISP uniform resource identifier is your URI
correct. So next question expand the following mention any two advantages of using
network of computing devices. So 100 systems. So
all the systems of using networks correct. So I answer sharing of hardware resources like
printers and storage. So storage if in the network. Correct. So I next point. So communication and data
exchange among the users and systems data in the network and data send and retrieve. Correct. So advantages of
networks. Okay. So next question. So next question. differentiate between LAN and WAN. So
LAN and WAN differentiate. So either two three points LAN local area network wide area network local area network it is
connecting devices within a particular building or within a floor or within a room. So range 1 kilometer wide area
network it is spanning to different countries continents. So internet example of the wide area
network. So data transmission rate. So data transfer
network. Okay. So network.
So differences local area network covers a limited area like room, office or campus. It offers
high speed data transfer less errorrone. So error local network wide area network covers large geographical areas like
countries or continents. So large country wide area network. So it connects
multiple lands and mans higher chances of signal loss noise as it spans long distances. So data one network local
network foreign network signal loss possibility. So data loss possibility slower data transfer speed. So speed
systems so data transfer rate compared to the LAN. Okay. So students
doubts questionscept concepts.
So doubts
A Hub is a simple device that broadcasts incoming data packets to all connected devices, which can cause data collisions and security risks. A Switch is more intelligent; it uses the MAC address of each device to forward data only to the correct destination, making it more efficient, secure, and suitable for modern networks.
The DNS acts as the internet's phonebook, translating human-readable domain names (like google.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 172.217.160.142). When you type a URL, your browser contacts a DNS server, which returns the corresponding IP address, allowing your browser to load the website.
A MAC address is a permanent, physical address burned into your device's network card, used for local network communication. An IP address is a logical, temporary address assigned to your device by the network, used for global identification and communication over the internet.
The main advantages of a Star Topology are that it is easy to detect faults, adding or removing devices doesn't disrupt the network, and data transfer is efficient. The main disadvantages are that it requires more cable than a Bus Topology, and if the central device (hub or switch) fails, the entire network goes down.
The Internet is the global, physical network of interconnected computers and servers that communicate using protocols like TCP/IP. The World Wide Web (WWW) is a service that runs on top of the internet, consisting of interlinked web pages and resources accessed via browsers using URLs.
A Modem converts digital signals from your computer to analog signals for transmission over telephone or cable lines (and vice versa), connecting your home to your ISP. A Router takes that internet connection from the modem and distributes it to multiple devices in your home, also creating a local network and managing traffic between them.
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical objects—'things'—that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the internet. Examples include a smart thermostat that adjusts temperature based on your habits and a smart security camera that streams video to your phone.
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