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In this module, we went through the historical development of computers and computer networks. You should now understand the following:
- the five basic components of data communications — namely sender, receiver, message, medium, and protocol
- the different physical topologies — namely mesh, star, bus, and ring.
We hope you have enjoyed this introduction to computer networks. Understanding how such networks really work gives you insights into many of the most exciting and interesting developments in communications technology.
If you would like to learn more on this subject, you are welcome to enrol in ELEC S332 Computer Networks offered by the School of Science and Technology of the OUHK.
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