By Julia Nguyen B2
What is it? Networking is two or more computers linked together Two common types are Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN)
LAN is small network area like an office or building Information is stored in a file server Print servers let many people use the same printer
WAN has a wide geographical area Four types of Wide Area Networks are: Metropolitan Area Network(MAN), Public Access Network (PAN), Value Added Network (VAN), an Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Though LAN and WAN are common types of networks, there are others! Two types are Intranet and Extranet
Intranet is a private LAN that’s made to be used by everyone in an organization It may have an internal system, message from board Restricted by a firewall to have access to intranet’s web
Extranet connects people within company that is outside of the company Is a secure password protected network that anyone can access
MAN is two or more computers which are geographically separated but in same metropolitan city For example: University, hospital, business
Networks can be grouped into topology like: Bus topology, Star topology, and Ring topology The topology shows the relation of the device and network
If a networked computer is connected to a hub, it has Star topology, instead of Bus topology It depends on the physical layout
Can share information Share hardware Share Software Collaborative environment
Computer hackers Virus attacks
There are so many careers in computer science! One specific career is a web developer!
The job of a Web Designer/ Developer has the responsibility of the Website’s looks and how it works They program codes, test and upload the site! They must also have a creative imagination
Web Designers have training on the job Web Designers will have a salary of over £18,000 to £40,000 or more!
Mr. Webster’s PowerPoint on networking Computer networks, author unknown job-description Web Design/Developer, Author: Creative Pool job-description