ASSIGNMENT ON
NETWORK
INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
VANLALHRUAIA
NLT21/CS/016 DCSE VI SEMESTER
network? What are the types of wireless network.
ork is a type of computer network that uses wireless data connections between network nodes. This eliminates the
l cables, allowing devices to communicate and access resources wirelessly.
l types of wireless networks:
Fidelity): Commonly used for local area networking (LAN) in homes, businesses, and public places like cafes and
cally used for short-range communication between devices such as smartphones, tablets, and peripherals like
eadphones.
ks: These networks use mobile phone towers to provide connectivity over large geographic areas, enabling mobile
and internet access.
ks: Satellite communication involves using satellites orbiting the Earth to provide global coverage for communication
ess, often in remote or rural areas where terrestrial networks are not available.
[Link] wireless LAN controller
• A wireless LAN controller (WLC) is a device used in wireless networking to manage and control multiple access points
(APs) within a network. It centralizes the configuration, security, and management tasks for all connected APs, making it
easier to deploy and maintain a large-scale wireless network.
• Key functions of a wireless LAN controller include:
• Centralized Management: The WLC provides a single point of control for configuring and managing multiple APs
across an organization's network.
• Security: It enforces security policies such as encryption standards, authentication methods, and access control lists
(ACLs) to secure the wireless network.
• Quality of Service (QoS): The WLC can prioritize traffic based on specific applications or users, ensuring that critical
data receives preferential treatment over the network.
• Explain the following Question:
(a) Web server:A web server is a software application or hardware device that serves
content (such as web pages, files, or applications) to users over the internet. It processes
incoming network requests over HTTP or HTTPS protocols, delivering web pages and
other resources to clients, typically web browsers. Popular web server software includes
Apache, Nginx, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), and LiteSpeed.
(b) DNS server:A DNS server, or Domain Name System server, translates domain names (like
[Link]) into IP addresses (like [Link]) that computers use to identify each other on
the network. It's like a phonebook for the internet.
(c) main server:A main server typically refers to a central computer or system within a network
architecture that manages and coordinates the activities and resources of the network. It serves as
the primary point of control, data storage, and communication for other devices, such as client
computers or peripheral devices, within the network. The main server can host various services and
applications, including file storage, email services, databases, and web hosting, depending on the
needs of the network. It ensures efficient and secure communication and resource allocation among
connected devices.
(d) proxy server:A proxy server acts as an intermediary between a client (like your
computer or smartphone) and the internet. When you make a request to access a web page
or other online resource, the request goes through the proxy server first. The proxy server
then forwards the request to the target server, retrieves the response, and sends it back to
you.
(e) Application server:An application server is a software framework that provides a
platform for developing, deploying, and managing applications. It typically includes
features such as middleware services, security, transaction management, and scalability
support. Application servers facilitate the execution of dynamic, data-driven applications by
managing the communication between the application and the backend database or other
services. They are commonly used in web development to host web applications and
support features like session management, caching, and load balancing. Examples of
application servers include Apache Tomcat, JBoss, IBM WebSphere, and Microsoft IIS.
[Link] between web server and application server
A web server primarily handles HTTP requests and responses, serving static content like
HTML, images, and files to clients. An application server, on the other hand, executes
application logic and interacts with databases and other resources to generate dynamic
content, often supporting multiple protocols and handling business logic such as
transactions and security.