computer networks. by the end of this class, you should be able to: understand the models of...
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Computer Networks
By the end of this class, you should be able to:
Understand the models of computer networks identify some network hardware devices and
cables and describe their roles on the computer network
Differentiate between the different network topologies
Understand what a bandwidth is.
Computer network Operating systems
Peer to peer Client Server
Computer Networks (Area)
LAN
WAN
Ethernet: is a LAN
LAN Cabling
Coaxial cablesCAT 5, CAT 6Fiber Optics
Coaxial cables
CAT 5, CAT 6
Fiber Optics
FIBER OPTIC CABLE ADVANTAGES OVER COPPER:
• SPEED: Fiber optic networks operate at high speeds - up into the gigabits• BANDWIDTH: large carrying capacity• DISTANCE: Signals can be transmitted further without needing to be "refreshed" or strengthened.• RESISTANCE: Greater resistance to electromagnetic noise such as radios, motors or other nearby cables.• MAINTENANCE: Fiber optic cables costs much less to maintain.
Some network Devices
Modem: Modulation/ demodulation Bridge: to connect LANsHub/Switch: to connect computersGateway: to connect LAN to WANRouter: to forward packets of information
over the network, intelligent routers will pick the routes with less traffic so that packets will arrive faster.
What does a MODEM do?
Switch Ethernet Switch
LAN can be connected to another LAN through a “BRIDGE”
LAN can be connected to WAN through a “Gateway”
Network Topologies
Other types of computer networks
IntranetExtranetVPNActivity: Find out the difference between
Intranet and Extranet
What is a bandwidth?
It’s the overall capacity of the connection. The greater the capacity, the more likely that better performance will result. Bandwidth is the amount of data that passes through a network connection over time as measured in bps. (bits per second).
Activity: Find out how to improve the performance of a computer network.
Sources
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/basicnetworkingconcepts/l/blbasics_networ.htm
www.gizmodo.com.au http://www.tech-faq.com/storage-area-network.shtml http://www.supretech.com/Supretech_sample_Wan_Diagram.jpg http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://
static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ethernet3.gif&imgrefurl=http://computer.howstuffworks.com/ethernet.htm/printable&usg=__srQvmjtUS4KbXazvIjOh4WgWeGA=&h=342&w=396&sz=18&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=sdtdjBS3CDvx2M:&tbnh=107&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dethernet%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.gyre.co.uk/images/broadband_router_1.png&imgrefurl=http://www.gyre.co.uk/help/broadband/connection_sharing.php&usg=__-MVAm3-HlR1uL5pa_RfvsOuIVE0=&h=430&w=448&sz=24&hl=en&start=15&tbnid=ScXI0bVwkISl4M:&tbnh=122&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drouter%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den
http://www.arcelect.com/fibercable.htm