Networks

The next topic that we will be dealing with is networks. We will be analyzing the fundamentals of networks, different topologies and other technical concepts as a first step towards discussing the implications of networks on society and individuals.
We will start, as an introduction, by watching the following animation that depicts graphically how Internet works:




Then we will cover the basics and fundamentals of Networking through How Stuff Works.

How Ethernet Works

Another good reference is the Ethernet Tutorial at Lantronix.