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**Title: Introduction to Computer Networks**

**Table of Contents:**

1. **What Is a Computer Network?**

- Definition and Importance

- Historical Overview

2. **Types of Computer Networks**

- LAN (Local Area Network)

- WAN (Wide Area Network)

- MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

- PAN (Personal Area Network)

- WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

- Internet and Intranet

3. **Network Topologies**

- Bus Topology

- Star Topology

- Ring Topology

- Mesh Topology

- Hybrid Topology

4. **Network Protocols**

- TCP/IP

- OSI Model

- IP Addressing (IPv4 and IPv6)


- Ports and Sockets

5. **Data Transmission**

- Digital and Analog Signals

- Modulation and Demodulation

- Data Rate, Bandwidth, and Throughput

- Error Detection and Correction

6. **Networking Hardware**

- Network Adapters and NICs

- Routers

- Switches

- Hubs

- Access Points

- Modems

7. **Wireless Networking**

- Wi-Fi Standards (e.g., 802.11ac)

- Wi-Fi Security (WPA, WPA2, WPA3)

- Bluetooth and RFID

8. **Network Layers**

- Physical Layer

- Data Link Layer

- Network Layer

- Transport Layer

- Application Layer

9. **Routing and Switching**


- Routing Algorithms

- Routing Tables

- Switching Technologies (Packet and Circuit Switching)

- VLANs (Virtual LANs)

10. **Internet and IP Routing**

- Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

- IP Routing Tables

- Subnetting and Supernetting

11. **Network Security**

- Firewalls

- VPNs (Virtual Private Networks)

- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

- Cybersecurity Best Practices

12. **Network Services and Applications**

- DNS (Domain Name System)

- Email Protocols (SMTP, POP3, IMAP)

- HTTP/HTTPS

- VoIP (Voice over IP)

13. **Network Management and Monitoring**

- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

- Network Troubleshooting

- Performance Monitoring Tools

14. **Cloud Computing and Networking**


- Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

- Network Virtualization

- SDN (Software-Defined Networking)

15. **Emerging Trends**

- 5G and Mobile Networks

- IoT (Internet of Things)

- Edge Computing

- Quantum Networking

16. **Career Opportunities in Networking**

- Network Administrator

- Network Engineer

- Network Security Specialist

- Network Architect

17. **Resources for Learning Networking**

- Books, Online Courses, and Tutorials

- Industry Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.)

- Networking Communities and Forums

18. **Conclusion**

- Recap of Key Concepts

- The Role of Networking in the Digital Age

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