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CS Chapter 2 Networking

Chapter 2 covers the fundamentals of networking, including client-server and peer-to-peer models. It discusses essential hardware components like NICs, hubs, switches, routers, and WAPs, as well as media types such as fiber optic and copper. Additionally, it explains IP addressing with IPv4 and IPv6 and the role of DNS in translating URLs to IP addresses.

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CS Chapter 2 Networking

Chapter 2 covers the fundamentals of networking, including client-server and peer-to-peer models. It discusses essential hardware components like NICs, hubs, switches, routers, and WAPs, as well as media types such as fiber optic and copper. Additionally, it explains IP addressing with IPv4 and IPv6 and the role of DNS in translating URLs to IP addresses.

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Chapter 2: Communication and

Networking
Computer Science - Revision Series

Networking Fundamentals

• Network Models:
◦ Client-Server: Centralized control and security.

◦ Peer-to-Peer: Decentralized, easier to set up for small groups.

• Hardware: Essential roles of NICs, Hubs, Switches, Routers, and Wireless


Access Points (WAPs).

• Media:
◦ Fiber Optic: High bandwidth, resistant to interference.

◦ Copper: Susceptible to attenuation but cost-effective.

• IP & DNS: IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses; IPv6 uses 128-bit. The DNS
translates human-readable URLs into IP addresses.

Study Revision Notes • Computer Science 9618

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