Chapter 9A
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This document provides an overview of computer networks and their basic components. It defines what a computer network is and describes some common uses like sharing data, printers, and communication. It also discusses different types of networks including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks. Additionally, it covers fundamental network concepts such as topologies, hardware, cabling, and protocols.
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Chapter 9A
- 1. Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.McGraw-Hill Technology Education McGraw-Hill Technology Education Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
- 2. Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.McGraw-Hill Technology Education Chapter 9A Network Basics
- 3. 9A-3 Network Definition • Set of technologies- hardware, software and media that connects computers together • Allows communication and collaboration between users • Exchange information and Share resources in real time In information technology, a computer network, also called a data network, is a series of points, or nodes, interconnected by communication paths for the purpose of transmitting, receiving and exchanging data, voice and video traffic.
- 4. 9A-4 The Uses of a Network • Simultaneous access to data – Data files are shared • Access can be limited – Shared files stored on a server – Software can be shared • Site licenses • Network versions • Application servers
- 5. 9A-5 The Uses of a Network • Shared peripheral device – Printers and faxes are common shares – Reduces the cost per user – Devices can be connected to the network – Print servers control network printing • Manage the print queue
- 6. 9A-6 Sharing Data File server contains documentsFile server contains documents used by other computers.used by other computers.
- 7. 9A-7 The Uses of a Network • Personal communication – Email • Instantaneous communication – Conferencing • Tele conferencing • Videoconferencing • Audio-conferencing • Data-conferencing – Voice over IP • Phone communication over network wires
- 9. 9A-9 The Uses of a Network • Easier data backup – Backup copies data to removable media – Server data backed up in one step
- 10. 9A-10 Common Network Types • Local Area Network (LAN) – Contains printers, servers and computers – Systems are close to each other – Contained in one office or building – Organizations often have several LANS – LANs are typically used for single sites where people need to share resources among themselves but not with the rest of the outside world. Think of an office building where everybody should be able to access files on a central server or be able to print a document to one or more central printers.
- 11. 9A-11 Common Network Types • Wide Area Networks (WAN) – Two or more LANs connected – Over a large geographic area – Typically use public or leased lines • Phone lines • Satellite A wide area network, or WAN, occupies a very large area, such as an entire country or the entire world. A WAN can contain multiple smaller networks, such as LANs or MANs. The Internet is the best-known example of a public WAN.
- 12. 9A-12 Hybrid Network Types • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) – Large network that connects different organizations – Shares regional resources – A network provider sells time.
- 13. • A metropolitan area network, or MAN, consists of a computer network across an entire city, college campus or small region. • A MAN is larger than a LAN, which is typically limited to a single building or site. Depending on the configuration, this type of network can cover an area from several miles to tens of miles. • A MAN is often used to connect several LANs together to form a bigger network. When this type of network is specifically designed for a college campus, it is sometimes referred to as a campus area network, or CAN.9A-13
- 14. 9A-14 Hybrid Network Types • Campus Area Networks (CAN) – A LAN in one large geographic area – Resources related to the same organization – Each department shares the LAN
- 15. 9A-15 Hybrid Network Types • Home Area Network (HAN) – Small scale network – Connects computers and entertainment appliances – Found mainly in the home
- 16. 9A-16 Hybrid Network Types • Personal Area Network (PAN) – Very small scale network – Range is less than 2 meters – Cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players
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- 18. 9A-18 How Networks Are Structured • Server based network – Node is any network device – Servers control what the node accesses – Users gain access by logging in – Server is the most important computer
- 19. 9A-19 How Networks Are Structured • Client/Server network – Nodes and servers share data roles – Nodes are called clients – Servers are used to control access – Database software • Access to data controlled by server – Server is the most important computer
- 20. 9A-20 How Networks Are Structured • Peer to peer networks (P2PN) – All nodes are equal – Nodes access resources on other nodes – Each node controls its own resources – Most modern OS allow P2PN – Distributing computing is a form – Kazaa
- 21. 9A-21 Network Topologies • Topology – Logical layout of wires and equipment – Choice affects • Network performance • Network size • Network collision detection – Several different types
- 22. • Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network.[1][2] Essentially, it is the topological[3] structure of a network and may be depicted physically or logically. • Physical topology is the placement of the various components of a network, including device location and cable installation, while logical topology illustrates how data flows within a network, regardless of its physical design. • Distances between nodes, physical interconnections, transmission rates, or signal types may differ between two networks, yet their topologies may be identical. 9A-22
- 23. 9A-23 Network Topologies • Packets – Pieces of data transmitted over a network • Packets are created by sending node • Data is reassembled by receiving node – Packet header • Sending and receiving address – Packet payload • Number and size of data • Actual data – Packet error control
- 24. 9A-24 Network Topologies • Bus topology – Also called linear bus – One wire connects all nodes – Terminator ends the wires – Advantages • Easy to setup • Small amount of wire – Disadvantages • Slow • Easy to crash
- 25. 9A-25 Network Topologies • Star topology – All nodes connect to a hub • Packets sent to hub • Hub sends packet to destination – Advantages • Easy to setup • One cable can not crash network – Disadvantages • One hub crashing downs entire network • Uses lots of cable – Most common topology
- 27. 9A-27 Network Topologies • Ring topology – Nodes connected in a circle – Tokens used to transmit data • Nodes must wait for token to send – Advantages • Time to send data is known • No data collisions – Disadvantages • Slow • Lots of cable
- 28. 9A-28 Network Topologies • Mesh topology – All computers connected together – Internet is a mesh network – Advantage • Data will always be delivered – Disadvantages • Lots of cable • Hard to setup
- 30. 9A-30 Network Media • Links that connect nodes • Choice impacts – Speed – Security – Size
- 31. 9A-31 Wire Based Media • Twisted-pair cabling – Most common LAN cable – Called Cat5 or 100BaseT – Four pairs of copper cable twisted – May be shielded from interference – Speeds range from 1 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps
- 32. 9A-32 Wire Based Media • Coaxial cable – Similar to cable TV wire – One wire runs through cable – Shielded from interference – Speeds up to 10 Mbps – Nearly obsolete
- 33. 9A-33 Wire Based Media • Fiber-optic cable – Data is transmitted with light pulses – Glass strand instead of cable – Immune to interference – Very secure – Hard to work with – Speeds up to 100 Gbps
- 34. 9A-34 Wireless Media • Data transmitted through the air • LANs use radio waves • WANs use microwave signals • Easy to setup • Difficult to secure
- 35. 9A-35 Network Hardware • Network interface cards – Network adapter – Connects node to the media – Unique Machine Access Code (MAC)
- 36. 9A-36 Network Hardware • Network linking devices – Connect nodes in the network – Cable runs from node to device – Crossover cable connects two computers
- 37. 9A-37 Network Hardware • Hubs – Center of a star network – All nodes receive transmitted packets – Slow and insecure
- 38. 9A-38 Network Hardware • Switches – Replacement for hubs – Only intended node receives transmission – Fast and secure
- 39. 9A-39 Network Hardware • Bridge – Connects two or more LANs together – Packets sent to remote LAN cross • Other packets do not cross – Segments the network on MAC addresses
- 40. 9A-40 Network Hardware • Router – Connects two or more LANs together – Packets sent to remote LAN cross – Network is segmented by IP address – Connect internal networks to the Internet – Need configured before installation
- 41. 9A-41 Network Hardware • Gateway – Connects two dissimilar networks – Connects coax to twisted pair – Most gateways contained in other devices
- 42. 9A-42 Network Cabling • Cabling specifications – Bandwidth measures cable speed • Typically measured in Mbps – Maximum cable length – Connector describes the type of plug
- 43. 9A-43 Network Cabling • Ethernet – Very popular cabling technology – 10 Base T, 10Base2, 10Base5 – Maximum bandwidth 10 Mbps – Maximum distances100 to 500 meters
- 44. 9A-44 Network Cabling • Fast Ethernet – Newer version of Ethernet – Bandwidth is 100 Mbps – Uses Cat5 or greater cable • Sometimes called 100Base T – Requires a switch
- 45. 9A-45 Network Cabling • Gigabit Ethernet – High bandwidth version of Ethernet – 1 to 10 Gbps – Cat 5 or fiber optic cable – Video applications
- 46. 9A-46 Network Cabling • Token ring – Uses shielded twisted pair cabling – Bandwidth between 10 and 25 Mbps – Uses a multiple access unit (MAU) – Popular in manufacturing and finance
- 47. 9A-47 Network Protocols • Language of the network – Rules of communication – Error resolution – Defines collision and collision recovery – Size of packet – Naming rules for computers
- 48. 9A-48 Network Protocols • TCP/IP – Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol – Most popular protocol – Machines assigned a name of 4 numbers • IP address • 209.8.166.179 is the White House’s web site – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol • Simplifies assignment of IP addresses – Required for Internet access
- 49. 9A-49 Network Protocols • IPX/SPX – Internet Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange – Older protocol – Associated with Novell Netware – Replaced by TCP/IP
- 50. 9A-50 Network Protocols • NetBEUI – Network BIOS Extended User Interface – Used by Windows to name computers – Transmission details handled by TCP/IP
- 51. 9A-51 Network Protocols • Token ring – Popular in manufacturing and finance – Nodes communicate when they have the token
- 52. Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.McGraw-Hill Technology Education Chapter 9A End of Chapter
Editor's Notes
- Teaching Tip Figure 9A.2 on page 342 visually describes the sharing process. It can be helpful to have students open a shared file that you control. Make a change then have the students open it again. Alternatively, share a document and allow your students to write in it. Then demonstrate how the shared document changes. Spend time discussing why application servers need to be so powerful.
- Teaching tip Figure 9A.4 on page 344 shows a print queue. It can be helpful to demonstrate your classroom queue.
- Teaching tip It is fun if you can setup a teleconference in your classroom. Students get to learn how to join or create the conference. Additionally, they learn how to participate. Finally, students have fun, especially with shared whiteboards.
- Insider information The text describes needing special software to back up data from user drives. However, the backup utility that comes with Windows 2000 and XP is capable of performing this chore.
- Teaching tip Use a real world example to describe an organization with interconnected LANs.
- Teaching tip Blockbuster Video uses a WAN to connect it’s stores nationwide. Customers from Pittsburgh may rent videos in Hilton Head. Late fees will even be displayed!
- Teaching tip An example of a regional resource is a supercomputer. For example, Pittsburgh has the Pittsburgh Super Computing center (www.psc.edu). The various colleges in Pittsburgh connect to the center through a MAN in Pittsburgh.
- Insider information PAN is very new. Few devices support PAN. High end cell phones include Bluetooth technology. Once the technology matures, Bluetooth will allow the creation of a PAN.
- Teaching tip Spend a few minutes here discussing password policies. Describe why it is important not to give out a password. Also describe why longer, more complicated passwords are important.
- Teaching tip Discuss how users managing their own security settings can be bad.
- Teaching tip Discuss how your network topology handles collisions. If your students are technical, contrast this with an inferior topology.
- Teaching tip For technical students take the time to draw the packet structure on the board. The typical structure is destination address | sending address | packet number | total packets | data size | payload | error control.
- Teaching tip Pages 352 and 353 have diagrams of each network topology
- Insider information Interference is usually electrical. Magnets, solar flares or electronic devices generate interference.
- Teaching tip Remind students that bps is bits per second. Gbps then is billion bits per second.
- Teaching tip Now is the time to briefly discuss 802.11 standards. A full discussion of 802.11 is covered in the next section.
- Insider Information The Xerox Corporation controls the assignment of Ethernet addresses to NIC manufacturers.
- Insider information Twisted pair networks cannot achieve higher than 10 Mbps using a hub. Switches are necessary to achieve 100 Mbps or higher.
- Discussion point Ask who in the class has high speed Internet. Then determine if anyone is sharing this to the rest of the house or dorm. If they are, see if they can describe the setup. Most likely, the sharing is done with a router.
- Teaching tip Point out that the speed of the cable is the number before the word Base.
- Teaching tip Have students determine IP addresses for the computer. On 2000/XP enter ipconfig /all. Windows 98 and back enter winipcfg.
- Discussion Point Have students tell you what BIOS stands for.