📓 Networking

Overview of the Networking topic for Class 10:

Types of Networks

1. LAN (Local Area Network): Connects devices in a limited geographical area, such as a home, office building, or campus.

2. WAN (Wide Area Network): Spans a larger geographical area, such as a city, country, or even multiple countries.

3. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Connects devices in a metropolitan area, such as a city or town.

4. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network): Connects devices wirelessly in a limited geographical area.

Network Topology

1. Bus Topology: All devices connect to a single cable (backbone).

2. Star Topology: All devices connect to a central device (hub or switch).

3. Ring Topology: Devices connect in a circular configuration.

4. Mesh Topology: Each device connects to every other device.

Network Devices

1. Router: Connects multiple networks and routes data between them.

2. Switch: Connects multiple devices within a network and forwards data.

3. Hub: Connects multiple devices within a network, but does not forward data.

4. Modem: Connects a network to the internet via a broadband connection.

Network Protocols

1. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): A suite of protocols for communication over the internet.

2. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): A protocol for transferring data over the web.

3. FTP (File Transfer Protocol): A protocol for transferring files over a network.

4. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): A protocol for sending and receiving email.

Internet Basics

1. World Wide Web (WWW): A system of interlinked hypertext documents.

2. Web Server: A computer that hosts websites and serves web pages.

3. Web Client: A software application that accesses and displays web pages.

4. Search Engines: Software applications that search and retrieve information from the web.

Cyber Ethics

1. Netiquette: Guidelines for respectful and responsible behavior online.

2. Cyberbullying: Using technology to harass, intimidate, or harm others.

3. Online Safety: Protecting personal information and avoiding online scams.

4. Digital Citizenship: Being responsible and respectful online.