| Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
- Define the Internet.
- List the main applications of the Internet.
- Explain how data is transmitted over the Internet.
- Name and explain the three main types of transmission systems used in the Internet including ATM, SONET, and Frame Relay.
- Explain the details of the TCP/IP protocol.
- Explain the operation of a router.
- Identify and explain the major types of storage-area networks and their transmission technologies including Fibre Channel and iSCSI.
- Name the main types of security systems used with the Internet.
- Name the most commonly used encryption systems on the Internet.
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