6.0 Introduction
6.1 Objectives
6.2 Basic of Computer Networks
6.2.1 Local Area Network (LAN)
6.2.2 Wide Area Network (WAN)
6.2.3 Network Topology
6.3 Internet
6.3.1 Concept of Internet & WWW
6.3.2 Applications of Internet
6.3.3 Website Address and URL
6.3.4 Introduction to IP Address
6.3.5 ISP and Role of ISP
6.3.6 Internet Protocol
6.3.7 Modes of Connecting Internet (Hotspot, WiFi, LAN Cable, Broadband, USB Tethering)
6.3.8 Identifying and uses of IP/MAC/IMEI of
various devices
6.4 Popular Web Browsers (Internet Explorer/Edge,
Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera etc.)
6.5 Exploring the Internet
6.5.1 Surfing the web
6.5.2 Popular Search Engines
6.5.3 Searching on Internet
6.5.4 Downloading Web Pages
6.5.5 Printing Web Pages
6.6 Summary
6.7 Model Questions and Answers
After completion of this chapter, candidate will be able to: Gather knowledge of various types of networks and topologies. Get an overview of Internet, its applications and various browsers available to access the internet. Connect to Internet using various modes of connections/device s available. Get knowledge of device identification on local network as well as on Internet for both Desktop and Mobile Devices. Can search Information on the Internet on various topics. Download and print web pages.