Networking involves connecting two or more computing devices together to share data and resources. It allows for sharing of files, printers, and faster communication between linked devices. Networks can be configured using computer hardware like cables and switches, as well as software. The layout and structure of a network is represented by its topology. Key aspects of networking computers include using RJ45 cables and switches, assigning unique names to each computer but the same workgroup, and setting the IP addresses to allow sharing of files and folders between linked devices.

1. NETWORKING
Networking is the practice of linking two or more
computing devices together for the purpose of
sharing data. Networks are built with a mix of
computer hardware and computer software.

2. Advantage Of Networking
• Sharing Of Files:- e.g:- record in excel;
songs; video etc.
• Sharing Of Resources:- e.g:- single printer
or internet broadband connected to
multiple computer.
• Fast delivery of message.
• Low cost of data transfer.

3. NETWORK ACCORDING TO THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA

4. NETWORK TOPOLOGY
A network topology represents its layout or
structure from the point of view of data flow.

5. FOR NETWORKING OF COMPUTERS
1.RJ45 CABLE
2.SWITCH
3.COMPUTER NAME
4.COMPUTER WORK GROUP
5.IP ADDRESS
6.SHARING OF DATA
7.WORKGROUP COMPUTER

6. 1.RJ45 CABLE
2. SWITCH

7. HOW TO CHECK & CHANGE COMPUTER NAME and COMPUTER
WORK GROUP:-
1. RIGHT CLICK ON MY COMPUTER
2. THEN CLICK PROPERTIES
3. THEN CLICK COMPUTER NAME OPTION
4. IF WANT TO CHANGE COMPUTER NAME and COMPUTER WORKROUP THEN CLICK
CHANGE OPTION
Note:- COMPUTER NAME should be
different of all computers
WORKGROUP should be same

8. HOW TO CHECK IP ADDRESS:-
1. CLICK OR OPEN MY COMPUTER
2. CLICK OR OPEN MY NETWORK PLACES
3. CLICK OR OPEN VIEW NETWORK CONNECTION
4. THEN RIGHT CLICK LOCAL AREA CONNECTION
5. THEN SELECT INTERNET PROTOCOL (TCP/IP) &
CLICK PROPERTIES.

9. SHARING FOLDER OR DATA
1.RIGHT CLICK ON ANY
FOLDER
2.CLICK PROPERTIES
3.THEN SELECT SHARING
OPTION
4.THEN CLICK share this folder
option
5.THEN CLICK OK

10. HOW TO CHECK WORKGROUP:-
1. CLICK OR OPEN MY COMPUTER
2. CLICK OR OPEN MY NETWORK PLACES
3. CLICK OR OPEN VIEW WORK GROUP COMPUTERS