CHAPTER 8

Throughout this chapter we able to :

- Explain about connectivity, the wireless revolution, and communication systems.

- To describe physical and wireless communications channels. 

- To differentiate between connection devices and services, including dial-up, DSL, cable, satellite, and cellular. 

- Describe data transmission factors, including bandwidth and protocols. 

- Define networks and key network terminology including network interface cards and network operating systems. 

- Describe different types of networks, including local, home, wireless, personal, metropolitan, and wide area networks. 

- Describe network architectures, including topologies and strategies. 

- Explain the organization issues related to Internet technologies and network security