The Term ‘Computer Network’ refers to the process of interconnecting two or more computers
The process of interconnecting two or more than two computers is referred as NETWORKING.
Applications of Computer Network Share Resources (Hardware / Software) Communication Sharing files Share Information
INTERNET
The Internet is a global web of networks and servers.
It connects people to people, businesses to people & businesses to businesses .
A network of networks. It is relatively easy to link to it It is a classic example of decentralization and independence since no one really owns or controls it
Origin of Internet
5 MB hard drive in 1960’s 1 TB hard drive now
Origin of Internet
HISTORY TIMELINE OF INTERNET
How Internet works?
Internet Service Provider
TRANSMISSION MEDIA
Twisted Pair Cable
Coaxial Cable
Fiber – Optics Cable
Microwaves
Radio waves
Infrared Rays
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
Bus Topology
Ring Topology
Star Topology
Tree Topology
Mesh Topology
Hybrid Topology
NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
LAN Local Area Network
MAN Metropolitan Area Network
WAN Wide Area Network
APPLICATIONS OF INTERNET IN BUSINESS
INTERNET Gather Information Collaborate with Others Marketing, Sales Customer Service Vendor Support & Communicate Research Competitors Sell Products or Services Communicate Internally Publish Information Customer Support & Service