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Computer Networks

Computer Networks. S3 Prepared by May Lau http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/datacomm/2networksrev1.shtml. What is computer network?. Flash Animation http:// www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/datacomm/2networks_act.shtml. What is computer network?. A computer network is

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Computer Networks

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  1. Computer Networks S3 Prepared by May Lau http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/datacomm/2networksrev1.shtml

  2. What is computer network? Flash Animation http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/datacomm/2networks_act.shtml

  3. What is computer network? • A computer network is • A number of computers linked together. • To allow them to share resources. • Can share hardware, software and data. • Most computer networks have at least one server • Powerful computer • Provides one or more services to a network and its users

  4. LANs and WANs Flash Animation http://minisite.proj.hkedcity.net/sec-te/cht/topics/network_lanwan/index.html

  5. LANs and WANs There are two main types of network: • Local Area Network (LAN) • Wide Area Network (WAN)

  6. LAN • A LAN covers a small area such as one site or building, eg a school or a college.

  7. WAN • A WAN covers a large geographical area. Most WANs are made from several LANs connected together.

  8. Examples of LAN & WAN • The Internet is a WAN. • A network of bank cash dispensers is a WAN. • A school network is usually a LAN. • LANs are often connected to WANs, for example a school network could be connected to the Internet. • WANs can be connected together using the Internet, leased lines or satellite links.

  9. Advantages and disadvantages of networks

  10. Advantages of networks • Sharing devices • Sharing software • Sharing files • Communication • Security is good • Data is easy to backup (Central Management)

  11. Disadvantages of networks • Purchasing the network cabling and file servers can be expensive. • Managing a large network is complicated • If the file server breaks down the files on the file server become inaccessible. • Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network. • There is a danger of hacking, particularly with wide area networks. Security procedures are needed to prevent such abuse, eg a firewall.

  12. What hardware and software for the computer network?

  13. Hardware and Software Cable Network Card Broadband Router Wireless Network Adapter Router src: http://resources.hkedcity.net/resource_detail.php?rid=273116403

  14. Activity Computer Networking Hardware and Software • Group of 5 • Prepare a presentation on“Computer Networking Hardware and Software” • Guideline: • What is computer network? • What hardware should be used to construct the computer network? (At least 5) • What software should be used to manage the computer network?

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