This document provides an introduction to computer networks. It defines key network terms like devices, network cards, cables and WiFi adapters. It explains that a network is formed when two or more devices are connected, either with cables or wirelessly. Networks allow devices to communicate and share resources like files. The document outlines the basic components needed to create a network, which are two network-ready devices with compatible network cards or WiFi and a connection between them using cables or WiFi.

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2. Ready to learn how the Internet
works?...

3. You will have to wait…
First you will learn what a
Network is & how it is created!

4. Know The Answers to:
1. What is a Network?
2. Why devices need to talk to each other?
3. How to a create Network?

5.  Definitions In This Section.
Device
Network
Network Device
Network Card
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Network Cable
WIFI Card/Adapter

6. What is a Network?
Network Device Examples
Answer: Two or more devices connected to
each other form a network.
Topic 1
Data storage
computer
Xbox Printer
phoneLaptop

7. Two Devices Connected
=
Network

8. Why devices need to talk to each other?
(Communication)
Sharing Data
(texting or sharing pics)
Playing games Web surfing
Topic 2

9. What are network cards?
• Circuit board that allows devices to connect to a
another device via wires or wireless
• Every network device has one of these cards
installed.
• If a device has either a WIFI adapter or Network
Card(NIC) it is Network Ready.
Examples: NIC built inside of a
laptop.
USB WIFI
adapter.
External USB to NIC
Some WIFI adapters are
built inside of a device

10. Topic 3 How to create a Network?
1. 2 Network ready devices
2. Network Cable Or WIFI
Laptop
Network
cable
Or
WIFI
symbol
Look at the picture on the Right.
The Laptop can connect to the printer
using a cable or WIFI.
Making a connection:
1. Both Devices need to have the
same type of Network Card (WIFI
Adapter or NIC)
Most printers
come with WIFI
Cards built-in
Laptops, Phones, Game Console WIFI adapters
are built inside of a device.

11. What if a device does not have a
Network Card?
No Network Access:
Will not be able to connect to a XBOX, printer, or
talk to another device

12. Be Able To Identify
 Different parts of a Network
 WIFI Cards/Adapters
 Network Interface Card (NIC)
 Network Devices
Explain
What is a network?
How to create a network?

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