FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a traditional network? The most common way of networking, traditional networking uses fixed-function and dedicated hardware and network devices, including switches and routers, to control network traffic. These devices have individual functions that work well together and help to support the network.

Detailed explanation-2: -Networks are comprised of four basic elements: hardware, software, protocols and the connection medium. All data networks are comprised of these elements, and cannot function without them.

Detailed explanation-3: -The network infrastructure contains three categories of network components-devices, media, and services-as shown in Figure 1-6.