Set Up Computer Networks

SET UP COMPUTER
NETWORKS
COC 2
Computer Network
• is a communication system that connects two (2)

or more computers so that they can exchange
information and share resources
• the connection between computers can be done
via cabling, most commonly the Ethernet cable or
wirelessly through radio waves
Computer Network
The following are specialized terms used to describe computer

networks:
• Node — any device that is connected to a network. It could be a
computer, printer, data storage device, and etc.
• Client — a node that requests and uses resources available from
other nodes. Typically, a client is a user's personal computer.
• Server — a node that shares resources with other nodes. Dedicated
servers specialize in performing specific tasks. Depending on the
specific task, they may be called an application server,
communication server, database server, file server, printer server, or
web server.
Computer Network
• Router — a node that forwards or routes data packets

from one (1) network to their destination in another
network.
• For example, there are two (2) separate groups of
computers and each group is connected to its own
switch. This two (2) group of computers will be able to
communicate with each other using router instead of a
switch, the routers will be able to transfer data packets
that belong to the other group.
Computer Network
• Switch — central node that coordinates the flow of data by sending

messages directly between sender and receiver nodes.
• Network interface cards (NIC) — these are expansion cards located
within the system unit that connect the computer to a network.
• Network operating system (NOS) — control and coordinate the
activities of all computers and other devices on a network. These
activities include electronic communication and the sharing of
information and resources.
• Network administrator — a computer specialist responsible for
efficient network operations and implementation of new networks.
Computer Network Types
• Local Area Networks (LANs)

A local area network (LAN) consists of nodes that are located within the
same physical location, such as a single room or rooms within the same building.
LAN connects nodes in the same area for the purpose of sharing information.
• Home Networks
These networks allow different computers to share resources, including a
common Internet connection. Computers can be connected in a variety of ways,
including electrical wiring, telephone wiring, special cables, and wireless.
• Personal Area Networks (PANs)

A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network
organized around an individual person within a single building.
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)

These networks span distances up to 100 miles. These
networks are frequently used as links between office buildings
that are located throughout a city. A MAN is typically owned either
by a group of organization or by a single network service provider.
• Wide Area Networks (WANs)

These are countrywide and worldwide networks. These
networks provide access to regional service (MAN) providers and
typically span distances greater than 100 miles. They use
microwave relays and satellites to reach users over long distances.
The widest of all WANs is the Internet, which spans the entire
globe.
IP (INTERNET PROTOCOL)
• It is the fundamental protocol for communications on the

Internet. It specifies the way information is packetized,
addressed, transferred, routed, and received by networked
devices.
• is a number identifying of a computer or another device on the
Internet
• it is similar to a mailing address, which identifies where postal
mail comes from and where it should be delivered
• IP addresses uniquely identify the source and destination of
data transmitted with the Internet Protocol.
IP addresses are assigned in two different ways:
• they may be dynamically assigned (they can change

automatically)
• or statically assigned (they're intended not to change
and must be changed manually).
• The IPv6 is the most recent version of Internet Protocol.

• IPv6 was developed by the Internet Engineering Task
Force (IETF). IPv6 is intended to replace the IPv4.
• IPv6 uses a 128-bit address.
• The IPv6 addresses are represented by 8 groups of four
hexadecimal digits with the groups being supported by
colons.
• IPv4 addresses are 32 bits long (four bytes)

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SET UP COMPUTER

• is a communication system that connects two (2)

The following are specialized terms used to describe computer

• Router — a node that forwards or routes data packets

• Switch — central node that coordinates the flow of data by sending

• Local Area Networks (LANs)

• Personal Area Networks (PANs)

• Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)

• Wide Area Networks (WANs)

• It is the fundamental protocol for communications on the

IP addresses are assigned in two different ways:

• they may be dynamically assigned (they can change

• The IPv6 is the most recent version of Internet Protocol.

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