This document provides an overview of computer networks, including definitions, types, architectures, topologies, and applications. It defines a computer network as a system of interconnected computers that allows for the transfer of information. The three main types of networks discussed are local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). LANs are smallest in size and cover a small physical area like a home or office, while WANs are the largest and span large distances like countries. Client-server and peer-to-peer are described as the two main network architectures. The document also outlines different network topologies including bus, star, ring, tree and mesh, and provides examples of