Computer Networks

Introduction to Computer Networks

Objectives for the lessons

• Be able to define what a computer network is
• Describe the different functions of network devices / hardware
• Distinguish between host and a server computer, P2P network, 
• Describe the different network types and Wireless network
• Examine the different network topologies

Watch the Ted video

All computer devices can be hacked

http://www.ted.com/talks/avi_rubin_all_your_devices_can_be_hacked

How computer network impact our lives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6BPnbui4Bk

Network Devices and Hardware

Examples of network devices

https://fossbytes.com/networking-devices-and-hardware-types/

http://www.certiology.com/computing/computer-networking/network-devices.html

Client, Host, Server Computer;
https://learntomato.com/what-is-a-client-what-is-a-server-what-is-a-host/

Network Communication Media
http://www.snatpedia.com/communication_media.html

Computer networks basics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvXro0dzJY8&index=1&list=PLtJDAcNXilyT-ykli3snQsu3Xe5FlA37Y

Notes Slideshare

http://www.slideshare.net/ASHadventurelover/introduction-to-computer-network-33788727

http://www.slideshare.net/makyong1/basic-concepts-of-computer-networks?next_slideshow=1

http://www.slideshare.net/makyong1/basic-concepts-of-computer-networks

http://www.slideshare.net/hemangkothari/lecture-1-introduction-to-computer-network-2013

Resources 

Types of computer networks

http://freewimaxinfo.com/computer-networks-types.html

Wireless networks

http://freewimaxinfo.com/wireless-network.html

Network topologies

http://freewimaxinfo.com/computer-network-topologies.html

Network Devices

http://wifinotes.com/computer-networks/network-communication-devices.html

Ethical Dilemmas facing Developers today

http://www.infoworld.com/article/2607452/application-development/12-ethical-dilemmas-gnawing-at-developers-today.html

Analyse one of the dilemmas and share your views.

Ethical issues for computer network security professionals

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2557944/security0/ethical-issues-for-it-security-professionals.html