Technology in Action
15th Edition, Global Edition
Chapter 7
Networking: Connecting
Computing Devices
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Learning Objectives (1 of 2)
7.1 Describe computer networks and their pros and cons.
7.2 Explain the different ways networks are defined.
7.3 Describe the types of transmission media used in
networks.
7.4 Describe the basic hardware devices necessary for
networks.
7.5 Describe the type of software necessary for networks.
7.6 Summarize the broadband options available to access
the Internet.
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Learning Objectives (2 of 2)
7.7 Summarize how to access the Internet wirelessly.
7.8 Explain what should be considered before creating a
home network.
7.9 Describe how to set up a home network.
7.10 Summarize how to configure home network software.
7.11 Describe the potential problems with wireless
networks and means to avoid them.
7.12 Describe how to secure wireless home networks.
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Networking Fundamentals
Understanding Networks (1 of 4)
(Objective 7.1)
•Computer network:
simply two or more computers that are connected via software and
hardware so that they can communicate with each other.
•Each device
connected to a
network is called
Node:
–Computer
–Peripheral
–Network device
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Networking Fundamentals
Understanding Networks (2 of 4)
(Objective 7.1)
•Benefits of networks
–Sharing a high-speed Internet connection
–Sharing printers and peripheral devices
–Sharing files
–Online gaming and home entertainment.
–Telephone: Voice over IP (VoIP) services.
–Common communications
•Disadvantage of networks
–Setup and administration
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Networking Fundamentals
Understanding Networks (3 of 4)
(Objective 7.1)
•Network administration involves tasks such
as:
–Installing new computers and devices
–Monitoring the network to ensure it is performing
efficiently
–Updating and installing new software on the
network
–Configuring, or setting up, proper security for a
network
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Networking Fundamentals
Understanding Networks (4 of 4)
(Objective 7.1)
•How fast does data move through networks
–Data transfer rate (bandwidth): is the maximum
speed data can be transmitted between two
nodes on a network.
–Throughput: is the actual speed data is
transferred
–Remember throughput is always less than or
equal to the data transfer rate.
–Both are measured in megabits per second
(Mbps) or gigabits (Gbps)
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Network Architectures
Network Designs (1 of 3)
(Objective 7.2)
• Networks can differ greatly in term of size, structure,
and cost. Ex: Home vs University network.
• What are the ways that networks can be classified or
defined?
–The distance between nodes
–The way in which the network is managed (or
administered)
–The set of rules (or protocol) used to exchange data
between network nodes
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Network Architectures
Network Designs (1 of 3)
(Objective 7.2)
•Networks can be classified by distance
–Personal area network (PAN)
–Local area network (LAN)
–Home area network (HAN)
–Metropolitan area
network (MAN)
–Wide area network (WAN)
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Network Architectures
Network Designs (2 of 3)
(Objective 7.2)
•Networks can be classified by levels of
administration
– Central
administration:
Client/server
network
– Local
administration:
Peer-to-peer
(P2P) network
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Network Architectures
Network Designs (3 of 3)
(Objective 7.2)
•Networks can be classified by the protocols used
–Ethernet protocol
▪Developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE)
▪There are different standards for wired and wireless
Ethernet networks:
–Wired networks: such as IEEE 802.3, also known as gigabit Ethernet
(GbE). A data transfer rate of up to 1 Gbps is possible using this
standard. There are also standards for even faster data transfer speeds
–Wireless networks (Wi-Fi): based on IEEE 802.11 standard, which is
available in different version such: 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11n (Wi-Fi
4), 802.11g (Wi-Fi 3), 802.11a (Wi-Fi 3), and Wi-Fi 1 would refer to
802.11b
–Backwards compatibility
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Network Architectures
Network Designs (3 of 3)
(Objective 7.2)
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Network Components
(Objective 7.3)
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Network Components
Transmission Media (1 of 2)
(Objective 7.3)
•Transmission media establish a
communications channel between the
nodes on a network.
–Wired networks
–Wireless networks (discussed previously)
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Network Components
Transmission Media (2 of 2)
(Objective 7.3)
•Wired
– Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable (Most
common)– twisted copper wires surrounded by a
plastic jacket
–Coaxial cable – single copper wire surrounded by
layers of plastic
–Fiber-optic cable – plastic or glass fibers
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Network Components
Transmission Media (2 of 2)
(Objective 7.3)
•There are several types of UTP cable
commonly found in wired Ethernet networks
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Network Components
Basic Network Hardware
(Objective 7.4)
• Network adapter: For the different nodes on a network to
communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs
a network adapter.
• Network interface card (NIC): refer to an integrated network
adapter.
• Modem
• Router
• Switch
• Internet of Things (IoT): is defined as the interconnection of
uniquely identifiable embedded computing devices that transfer data
over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-
computer interaction.
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Network Components
Network Software
(Objective 7.5)
•Operating system for P2P networking
•Client/server network
–Communicate through centralized server
–Specialized network operating system (NOS)
software
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Connecting to the Internet
Broadband Internet Connections (1 of 2)
(Objective 7.6)
•Home network
–Share an Internet connection
•Must purchase Internet access from ISP
–Specialized providers
–Companies that provide other services
•Broadband
Refers to a type of connection that offers a means to
connect to the Internet with fast throughput.
•Cellular or Dial-up
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Connecting to the Internet
Broadband Internet Connections (2 of 2)
(Objective 7.6)
•Broadband
–Cable Internet
–DSL (digital subscriber line)
–Fiber-optic service
–Satellite Internet: ex: starlink
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Connecting to the Internet
Wireless Internet Access
(Objective 7.7)
•Mobile broadband
–Wireless Internet
at home
–Mobile hotspot
–Wireless ISP
–Data plan
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Testing Your Internet Connection Speed
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Installing and Configuring Home Networks
Planning Your Home Network
(Objective 7.8)
•List all the devices you
are using
•Use the latest
standards
•Use the newest
equipment
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Installing and Configuring Home Networks
Connecting Devices to a Network (1 of 2)
(Objective 7.9)
•Routers
•Switches
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Installing and Configuring Home Networks
Connecting Devices to a Network (2 of 2)
(Objective 7.9)
•Specialized Home Networking Devices
–Network-attached storage (NAS) devices
–Home network servers
–Network-ready device
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Installing and Configuring Home Networks
Configuring Software for Your Home Network
(Objective 7.10)
• Setting up a Windows based network
• Sharing files
• Connecting mobile devices
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Managing and Securing Wireless Networks
Troubleshooting Wireless Network Problems
(Objective 7.11)
•Range
•Speed (throughput)
•Range extender
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Managing and Securing Wireless Networks
Securing Wireless Networks (1 of 3)
(Objective 7.12)
•Use encryption and security protocols
•Change network name (SSID)
•Disable SSID broadcast
•Change the default password
•Create a passphrase
•Implement media access controls
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Managing and Securing Wireless Networks
Securing Wireless Networks (2 of 3)
(Objective 7.12)
•Limit signal range
•Apply firmware upgrades
•Disable remote access
•Keep router firmware up to date
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Managing and Securing Wireless Networks
Securing Wireless Networks (3 of 3)
(Objective 7.12)
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