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2. WHAT IS A NETWORK?
A network is simply two or more computers
that are linked together.
The most common types of networks are:
Local Area Networks (LANS) and
Wide Area Networks (WANS).
The primary difference between the two is
that a LAN is generally confined to a limited
geographical area, whereas a WAN covers a
large geographical area. Most WANs are
made up of several connected LANs.
3. TYPES OF NETWORKS
Local Area Network (LAN) – a network that spans a
small area such as a building or an office.
Software applications and other resources are stored on a
file server.
Print servers enable multiple users to share the same
printer.
Wide Area Network (WAN) – a network that spans a
wide geographical area; there are several types of
WANS
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
Public access network (PAN)
Value added network (VAN)
Virtual private network (VPN)
4. TYPES OF NETWORKS
Intranet – An intranet is a private LAN designed for
use by everyone within an organization. An intranet
might consist of an internal e-mail system, a message
board and one or more Web site portals that contain
company news, forms, and personnel information.
Access to an intranet’s web site is restricted by a
firewall.
Extranet – a network that connects people within
your company with people who are outside your
company--all within a secure, password-protected
network that can be accessed from anywhere.
http://www.clienthelpdesk.com/dictionary
5. BENEFITS OF A
NETWORK
Information sharing: Authorized users can use other
computers on the network to access and share information and data.
This could include special group projects, databases, etc.
Hardware sharing: One device connected to a network, such
as a printer or scanner, can be shared by many users.
Software sharing: Instead of purchasing and installing a
software program on each computer, it can be installed on the server.
All of the users can then access the program from a single location.
Collaborative environment: Users can work together on
group projects by combining the power and capabilities of diverse
equipment.
Ambrose, Bergerud, Busche, Morrison, and Wells-Pusins: IC3 BASICS, Thomson Course Technology, 2003
6. RISKS OF NETWORK
COMPUTING
The security of a computer network is
challenged everyday by:
Equipment malfunctions
System failures
Note: equipment malfunctions and system failures may
be caused by natural disasters such as floods, storms, or
fires, and electrical disturbances
Computer hackers
Virus attacks
Ambrose, Bergerud, Busche, Morrison, and Wells-Pusins: IC3 BASICS, Thomson Course Technology, 2003
7. COMMUNICATIONS
MEDIA
Communications Channel
To transfer data from one computer to another
requires some type of link through which the data
can be transmitted. This link is known as the
communications channel.
To send data through the channel requires some
type of transmission media, which may be either
physical or wireless.
8. PHYSICAL MEDIA
Twisted-pair cable – consists of two independently
insulated wires twisted around each other (least
expensive type of cable—the kind that is used in many telephone
systems)
Coaxial cable – consists of an insulated center wire
grounded by a shield of braided wire (the primary type of
cabling used by the cable television industry; it is more expensive than
twisted pair)
Fiber-optic cable – contains hundreds of clear
fiberglass or plastic fibers (threads) (made from thin, flexible
glass tubing; bandwidth is greater, so it can carry more data; it is lighter
than metal wires and is less susceptible to interference; it is fragile and
expensive)
ISDN line – a special digital telephone line that
transmits and receives information at very high
speeds
Fuller, Floyd, Computers: Understanding Technology: EMC Paradigm, 2003.
9. WIRELESS MEDIA
Microwave system – transmits data via high-
frequency radio signals through the atmosphere
Satellite system – receive transmitted signals, amplify
them, and then transmit the signals to the appropriate
locations
Cellular technology – uses antennae resembling
telephone towers to pick up radio signals within a
specific area (cell)
Infrared technology – transmits data as infrared light
waves from one device to another, providing wireless
links between PCs and peripherals
Note: The type selected is determined by the type of
network, the size of the network, and the cost.
Fuller, Floyd, Computers: Understanding Technology: EMC Paradigm, 2003.
11. NETWORK
TOPOLOGIES
Network Topology (or layout) – refers to the way
computers and peripherals are configured to form
networks
Bus topology – all computers are linked by a single
line of cable
Star topology – multiple computers and peripheral
devices are linked to a central computer, called a
host
Ring topology – each computer or workstation is
connected to two other computers, with the entire
network forming a circle
Hybrid topology – combine network layout
types to meet their needs
12. NETWORK/COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOLS
A protocol is simply an agreed-on set of
rules and procedures for transmitting data
between two or more devices.
Features determined by the protocol are:
How the sending device indicates it has finished
sending the message.
How the receiving device indicates it has received
the message.
The type of error checking to be used.
Ambrose, Bergerud, Busche, Morrison, and Wells-Pusins: IC3 BASICS, Thomson Course Technology, 2003
13. NETWORK/COMMUNICATIONS
PROTOCOLS
Most networks use Ethernet, but some
network may use IBM’s Token Ring
protocol.
On the Internet, the major protocol is
TCP/IP (an acronym for Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
14. EXAMPLE OF AN ETHERNET
BUS
Ethernet LANs use a bus
topology.
All stations are connected to
a single long cable.
Any station can send a
signal along the cable, which
all other stations will receive.
Unlike ring topologies, the
cable doesn't close a loop.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
15. TOKEN RING NETWORK
A token passing ring LAN is a
group of computers connected in
a loop. The group uses a token
passing access mechanism.
A computer wishing to send data
should first receive permission.
When it gets control of the
network it may transmit a frame.
Each frame transmitted on the
ring is transmitted from one
computer to the next, until it
ultimately returns to the initiator of
the transmission.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
17. NETWORKING HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE
Hub – electronic device (with a number of ports) used
in a LAN to link groups of computers
Repeaters (also called amplifiers) – electronic devices
that receive signals and amplify and send them along
the network
Routers - electronic devices used to ensure
messages are sent to their intended destinations
Gateway – consists of hardware and/or software that
allows communications between dissimilar networks
Bridge – consists of hardware and/or software
that allows communication between two
similar networks
18. HUBS
The original Ethernet LANs relied on certain physical
characteristics of the cable carrying the network data
(usually coaxial cable). New Ethernet technologies
introduced new cable types that we unable to fulfill the
original physical requirements. New devices - hubs -
were introduced to simulate those characteristics.
Simply put, the hub's major function is to replicate data it
receives from one device attached to it to all others.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
19. REPEATERS
An illustration of a repeater at work
The electrical signal entering the repeater at one end is weakened.
The repeater amplifies the electrical signals and resends the data.
A common problem in the networking world is that of weakening
electrical signals. Electrical signals traveling through wires (such as
copper wires used in most networks), weaken due to the wire's
electrical resistance. This effect limits the lengths of the cable that can
be used. A repeater will overcome this limit, when there is a need to
connect two computers at a larger distance.
A repeater is connected to two cable segments. Any electrical signal
reaching the repeater from one segment, will be amplified and
retransmitted to the other segment.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
20. ROUTERS
Routers connect two or more networks and forward data
packets between them. When data arrives from one of
the segments, the router decides, according to it's routing
table, to which segment to forward that data.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
21. GATEWAY
"Gateway" is a term that was once used to refer to a routing device.
Today, in the TCP/IP world, the term "router" is used to describe such a
device.
The term gateway now refers to special-purpose devices, that perform
protocol conversions. Gateways implement application layer
conversions of information received from various protocols.
Examples of gateways found on today's markets are:
VocalTec Gateway: A gateway that converts human speech traveling on
analog phone lines into local area network protocol data, and visa-versa.
RadVision Gateway: Converts video from digital phone lines into local area
network protocol data, and visa-versa.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
22. MODEMS
An illustration of data sent using a modem and a regular
telephone line.
A modem is a device that converts digital data originating from a
terminal or computer, to analog signals used by voice
communication networks such as the telephone system. At one
end, modems convert the digital pulses to audible tones and
convert audio tones back to digital pulses at the other.
The word "Modem" stands for "MOdulator-DEModulator".
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
23. MODEMS
Transmission speed
Modems are available in different transmission speeds, which
are measured in BPS (bits per second) also called BAUD rate.
Standard modems speeds: 9600 baud, 14400 baud, 28800
baud, 33600 baud, 56800 baud.
Internal/External
Internal modems are electronic cards. An internal modem is
installed in one of the computer's expansion slot.
External modems are fully functioning external devices. The
external modem is connected to a computer using a serial
cable to one of the computer's serial ports, and draws power
from an external power source.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
24. EXAMPLE OF
FIREWALL
Firewalls are systems that establish access control policies
among networks. They can block information from entering
a network or from getting out of that network, they can
permit different users to perform different kinds of
operations, according to the user's authorizations.
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
25. NETWORK
ARCHITECTURE
Network architecture – refers to the way a
network is designed and built. The two major
types are:
Peer-to-peer architecture – Computers connect
with each other in a workgroup to share files,
printers, and Internet access. This is used to
connect a small number of computers.
Client/server architecture – sends information from
a client computer to a server, which then relays the
information back to the client computer, or to other
computers on the network
Networks for Beginners: http://compnetworking.about.com/
26. COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOLS
File transfer protocol (FTP) – used to transmit files.
Simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) – used to
transmit e-mail messages.
Post office protocol (POP) – allows the recipient to
retrieve messages.
Wireless application protocol – enables wireless
devices to access and use the Internet using a
client/server network.
802.11 – protocol for wireless LAN technology
27. DATA TRANSMISSION
CHARACTERISTICS
Bandwidth (rate of transmission)
Analog or Digital (type of signal)
Analog transmission – takes the form of
continuous waves transmitted over a medium at a
certain frequency rage
Digital transmission – sends data in the form of bits
Serial or Parallel (order of bits)
Serial transmission – all of the data bits are
transmitted one bit after another in a continuous
line
Parallel transmission – data bits are sent at the
same time along multiple paths
28. COMMUNICATIONS
SOFTWARE
E-Mail Software – used to send and receive
electronic messages using the Internet
Web Browser – allows users to access and
view Web pages
Groupware – allows groups of people on a
network to share information and to
collaborate on various projects