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Meghalaya Board · Class 12 · Computer Science

Complete topic list for Computer Networks in Meghalaya Board Class 12 Computer Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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1. Basics of Computer Networks

  • A network is a group of two or more similar things or people interconnected with each other.
  • A computer network is an interconnection among two or more computers or computing devices.
  • A network allows sharing of data and resources such as printers and storage.
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2. Evolution of Networking

  • ARPANET was a 1960s U.S. Department of Defence research project.
  • ARPANET connected academic and research institutions for scientific collaboration.
  • The first message was communicated between UCLA and Stanford Research Institute.
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3. Types of Networks

  • Computer networks are broadly classified as PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN.
  • PAN covers about 10 metres.
  • A mobile phone connected to a laptop through USB forms a wired PAN.
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4. Networking Devices

  • Common networking devices include modem, Ethernet card or NIC, RJ45, repeater, hub, switch, router, and gateway.
  • A modem converts between analog signals and digital bits.
  • The sender's modem modulates digital data into analog signals.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Computer Networks

Introduction to Computer NetworksEvolution of NetworkingTypes of NetworksNetwork DevicesNetworking TopologiesIdentifying Nodes in a Networked CommunicationInternet, Web and the Internet of ThingsDomain Name System

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