1. Networks and Networking TEST NEXT WEEK Chapter 6

2. Objectives Recognize when and how you use networks Identify and explain essential network concepts and terminology Differentiate between client and server nodes Differentiate between different network types Identify reasons for and the key components of connecting a home network

3. Network What is it? Communication is the key to sharing. What are some places where you believe a network is used?

4. Node - Intranet – Extranet –

5. Presentations Home Network Client/Server & Peer-to-Peer Networks Wireless Networks

6. Networks Transmission Media Bandwidth Broadband

7. Comparison Medium Data rate ------------- ---------- --------- twisted pair 56 K bps POTS coaxial cable 10 M bps TV cable satellite 48 Mbps optical fiber 2.5 G bps

8. Networks by geographical area

9. Home Network To share resources Wired or wireless connections

10. To put together a home network –get two or more computers –get a network interface card for each computer $20 each, $80 for laptops (most now have a built-in LAN connection) –get a network hub, $30 to $80 –get network cables, $5 each –connect everything together –configure the software TCP/IP for Internet connection NetBEUI for file and printer sharing

11. To connect your home network to the Internet –get a high-speed Internet connection (Cable modem or DSL) –get a DSL/Cable router to replace the hub, $90 –plug the computers into the router –plug the DSL/Cable connection into the router –configure the connection

12. Networks by Configuration Client/server Peer-to-peer

13. Wireless communication Microwave Radio

15. Review for Test HTML similar to in-class exercises Questions based on objectives Understand key terms and how they relate to one another