Objectives

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Understand basic networking concepts.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of networks.
Distinguish between peer-to-peer and client/server local area networks (LANs).
Define topology and understand how the three LAN topologies differ.
Explain the importance of network protocols.
Name the most widely used LAN protocol and its versions.
Identify the special components of a wide area network (WAN) that differentiate it from a LAN.
Contrast circuit-switching and packet-switching networks and explain their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Identifying the options, components, configuration, and maintenance of a home area network (HAN).

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