1. Week 3, Basics of Networking

• Read Chapter 3 in Fluency with Information Technology.

• This chapter deals with the basics of networking.

• Please also read: Internet infrastructure

• If you are looking for an interesting, but basic, explanation of how the Internet works, go through the short lessons at Intel: Intel lessons on Internet.

• Read the following:

  • Home Networking Security

  • Basic Computer Systems Security

  • Computer Security Tips

• Take the following quizzes for a self-check, not a grade!

• The quizzes provide additional information on the topics above:

  • Networking Basics Quiz

  • Another quiz