What is Networking?

Question 1

Definition of a Computer Network

Answer 1

“A computer network is a system that connects numerous independent computers in order to share information (data) and resources.” - geeksforgeeks.org

Question 2

Why Do Networks Exist?

Answer 2

• So we can transfer data at literal lightning speeds
• Networks make everything better from daily life, to conducting business, to waging war (where the Internet was born)
• Imagine even the most mundane office tasks without a network

Question 3

Networking Hardware: Routers

Answer 3

• Sends traffic between different networks as opposed to sending traffic between computers on the same network)
• A router is simply a computer with software on it that is capable of routing traffic. Comes in many forms:

Question 4

Networking Hardware: Switches

Answer 4

• Sends traffic between different hosts on the same network

Question 5

Networking Hardware: Wireless Access Point

Answer 5

• Allows hosts to connect to the network wirelessly

Question 6

Networking Hardware:
Routers vs Switches

Answer 6

Connection of networks through Router