Networking Basics
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Data Communications: Networking Basics
- Types of Computer Networks: Understanding LAN, MAN, and WAN
- Network Topologies: Understanding Star, Bus, Ring, and Mesh Architectures
- Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Networks
- Network Devices: Routers, Switches, and Hubs
- Understanding MAC Addresses and IP Addresses: Key Differences and Uses in Networking
- IPv4 vs. IPv6: A Comprehensive Guide to Internet Protocol Addressing
- Subnetting and CIDR Notation
- OSI vs. TCP/IP Model
- Understanding the OSI Model Layers
- TCP/IP Model Layers and Functions
- Data Encapsulation in Networking: A Layer-by-Layer Breakdown
- TCP vs. UDP: Differences and Use Cases
- Understanding Network Address Translation (NAT): Types, Benefits, and How It Works
- Private vs. Public IP Addresses: A Complete Guide to Network Addressing
- Address Resolution Protocol (ARP): The Network's Address Book
- Understanding Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Domain Name System (DNS) Functionality: Understanding the Backbone of the Internet
- Internet Protocol (IP) Overview: Understanding the Foundation of Internet Communications
- Understanding Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- Understanding Network Security Basics
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