 | Learning Objectives
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After you have read this chapter, you should be able to:- Explain connectivity, the wireless revolution, and communication systems.
- Describe physical and wireless communication channels.
- Differentiate between connection devices and services including dial-up, DSL, cable, satellite, and cellular.
- Describe data transmission factors, including bandwidth and protocols.
- Define networks and key network terminology including network interface cards and network operating systems.
- Describe different types of networks, including local, home, wireless, personal, metropolitan, and wide area networks.
- Describe network architectures, including topologies and strategies.
- Explain the organization issues related to Internet technologies and network security.
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