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1. Introduction to Computer Networks

The document provides an overview of computer networks, highlighting their significance in connecting computers globally, with the Internet as the largest network. It discusses the advantages of networks, types such as Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), and various connection methods including wired and wireless. Additionally, it covers network security, the importance of strong passwords, and the roles of different network devices like servers, switches, and routers.

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1. Introduction to Computer Networks

The document provides an overview of computer networks, highlighting their significance in connecting computers globally, with the Internet as the largest network. It discusses the advantages of networks, types such as Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), and various connection methods including wired and wireless. Additionally, it covers network security, the importance of strong passwords, and the roles of different network devices like servers, switches, and routers.

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Introduction to

computer network
2 Computer Network

 Today, almost every computer is connected to a network.

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 The biggest network in the world is the Internet.

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 The Internet has the potential to connect computers wherever they are.
3 Advantages of Network

 Communicating: send messages and emails over the network

 Sharing: use a network to share files and expensive device like printers

 Saving work: save files onto a network storage drives, can use the files on

any computer on the network

 Working together: networks help people to work together


4 Types of Network

 2 main types of network


1. Local Area Network (LAN) joins computers in a single building. A LAN allows
people in that building to work together. eg/ A school network

2. Wide Area Network (WAN) joins computers that are far apart. An
organization with offices in different cities or countries uses a WAN so the
employees can work together. eg/ Internet
5 Network Connections
Wired Connection
 use a cable to plug the computer into the network
 A network cable connects a socket in the computer
to an identical socket on the wall of a room.

Wireless (Wi-Fi) Connection


 without cable
 Networks use a device called a wireless access point
(WAP) to provide a wireless connection.
 WAPs are on the wall or on the ceiling.
 A place where a wireless connection is available
is called a hotspot.
6 Using a network login

 To keep the network safe


 Only people who have permission can use
 Keep your password safe
 to protect your information and your work
 never tell anyone your password
 change your password regularly
 choose a strong password
7 A strong password

 difficult for another person to guess


 use passphrase method to make a strong password

 think a short phrase – 2/3 words with 8-12 characters


1  eg/ Ginger cats

 remove the spaces between the words


2  eg/ Gingercats

 replace some letters with other characters that look similar


3  eg/ a  @, e  3, s  $

 new strong password


4  eg/ Ging3rc@t$
8 Devices in a network
 a powerful computer
Servers
 A network uses several servers - each with different job

Print Server  to print a picture or a document correctly

File Server  to save documents correctly

Email Server  to make sure emails reach the right people


9 Devices in a network
Switches and Hubs

 Switches like major junctions in a road traffic system


 decides which cable the data needs to travel down to reach the
right destination (to send a message)
 eg/ email goes to email server
 hub is a type of switch
10 Devices in a network
Router

 connects a network to the Internet


 eg/ school network has a router
Internet connection at home uses a small router
11 How do network devices work together?
12 Where are network devices stored?

 Server room
13 Software and Protocols

 things needed to make a network work


Software
 to make sure the network runs properly
Protocols
 to understand all parts of the network each other
 the whole network must follow rules to do the jobs in the correct order

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