Class 8th Chapter 1st "Computer Network" Computer .
Class 8th Chapter 1st "Computer Network" Computer . 1. What is a Computer Network? A computer network is when two or more computers or devices (like mobiles and printers) are connected together so they can share information and resources (like files, internet, or printers). These devices talk to each other using wires or wireless signals like Wi-Fi. This process of connecting is called networking . For example: In the picture, Computers A, B, and C are connected. They can share files and even send a print command to a shared printer. 2. Components of a Computer Network There are two types of components: A. Hardware Components (Physical parts): Server – The main and powerful computer that manages the whole network and shares data with others. Client – Other computers that receive or send requests to the server. Node – Any device connected to the network (like computers, printers, or modems). Difference between client and node: For instance, a web browser is essentially a client that requests information from servers all over the entire internet. On…