Computer Fundamentals

Briefly use the use of IP and TCP.

Distinguish between repeater, bridge and router.

What is the ARPANET?

What is a modem? Explain how two distant computers can communicate through telephone line using modems.

Briefly discuss the switching technologies for WANs.

List the currently available network technologies for WAN and mention their data speeds.

Explain speed and capacity of data networks.

Describe the general characteristics of WANs.

What are client, server and peer? Briefly explain server based network and peer network and hybrid network.

What is a network interface card, explain its characteristics.