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Communications Specialties: Introduction to Fiber Optics [Pdf]
This resource presents information on fiber optic network cable technology. Includes an introduction, optical transmitters, optical fiber, receivers, and designing a fiber optic system.
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Minimal Spanning Trees
This puzzle shows learners the decisions involved in linking a network between houses in a muddy city. It can lead on to a discussion of minimal spanning tree algorithms for optimizing networks.
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University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Steiner Trees
Steiner trees are another way to approach finding efficient networks between points. This is another tough problem from computer science, converted into an activity which is easy to explain, with variations suitable for higher-level...
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Wikipedia: Computer Network
Wikipedia offers the definition of the term, "Computer network," including the range, functional relationship, topologies, functions, and protocals.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Network Theory
From social media to massive financial institutions, we live within a web of networks. But how do they work? How does Googling a single word provide millions of results? Marc Samet investigates how these networks keep us connected and...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Network Types and Topologies
Read all about computer networks. Then take an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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About Networks
An informative article about networks. Includes what it is, and types of networks.
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Open.edu: The Operation of Lan and Wan Hardware and Protocols
Learn about the operation of LAN and WAN hardware and protocols.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scalable Systems
The Internet began its life as a network connecting universities and research centers. Once it became available and affordable for consumers, it shot up in popularity and is now used by an estimated 4.5 billion people.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bit Rate, Bandwidth, and Latency
Explore how binary information is sent and how quickly they can be sent.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Internet Routing Protocol
Learn how Internet Protocol (IP) computers split messages into packets and those packets hop from router to router on the way to their destination.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Physical Network Connections
Learn about the physical connections in computer networking.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Internet Protocol Suite Practice
Practice problems with the internet protocol suite of networks.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scalable Systems
Practice problems to help understand scalable network systems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Scalable Systems
Learn about the features that increase the scalability of the Internet.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Physical Network Connections
Learn that the internet is a network of computers connected to each other. But what does each physical connection look like? It depends on the needs of the connection and the size of the network.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Computer Networks
Learn about the internet, the world's largest computer network.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Network and Computer Systems Administrators
This resource provides information about network and computer systems administrators.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Computer Network
This site contains a Wikipedia description of computer networks.
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Networking
Information on connecting Mac and Windows machines to an Ethernet network. Click on icons for specific information and settings.
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Webopedia.com: Local Area Networks
This site from Webopedia.com provides definition and uses of Local Area Networks. Includes LAN characteristics with linked definitions. Has many links to related sites.
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Tech Soup: Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions
Starts with a simple definition of a network and then explores the components of a network, how a network works, types of networks, communication protocol, and hardware.