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What is Networking?

Course - Networking Fundamental

Published on 5 Dec 2020 at 04:67

What is Networking ?

Networking in generals refers to the creation of network.

So what is Network?

Network is the group of devices which all are linked or connected with one another. So basically, networking makes sharing of resources or data easily. A computer connected to the network, known as the Work-station or Node or Host. A computer which is not connected to the network is known as Stand Alone Computer.

NEED OF NETWORKING

Networking makes the sharing of information much easier, it breaks the barrier of time, distance and cost. Now any from anywhere can communicate to anyone who is not physically present near him or her.

Also communication via computer network is much cost effective can be done to any device present anywhere in the world with a very sort interval of time. Also any kind of data can be transmitted through it.

Example - text, audio, images, videos, graphics etc. These all are some major needs of networking which are summarized above.

COMPONENT OF NETWORK

Before learning about Component of computer first read this example and try to understand, You and your friend talk to each other. You explain him something about the Computer Fundamental. Here you both communicate to each other. Here You (sender of information) is a one component, your friend (receiver of information) is the second component and the communication channel or medium through which you both are able to speak and listen respectively is a third component which is air in this case. Similarly in a computer network when two computer are interlinked in order to share data or information there are several component who helps in communicating in network. These are -

1. Sender
2. Communication channel
3. Receiver

Sender is one who send the information.

Communication Channel is a medium through which data travel and reach to Receiver computer.

Receiver Computer is one who receive the data send by the sender.

So mainly Computer Network have a three Component of networking.

Here Communication channel meant that, Connection cables which help to connect devices together for data or information transmission.