Information sheet on Networking Benefits or Advantages of Computer Network

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Basics of Computer Network Some benefits of computer networks are given below.
 Computers which are connected through a network can share
resources as hard drives, printers, scanners etc with each other.
 They can send file from one computer to another quite easily.
If u look at the model on the  IF you want to access data from the other computer which is the
right u will see a water supply part of network then you can access data from that computer.
network. There are big pipes
 Users can run those programs which are not installed on their
which get water to a tank in
our area. From the tank there computers but are installed on any other user's computer. This is a
are again pipes to carry the very huge advantage, and you can get benefit from it in many
water to our houses circumstances. For example, suppose you have not enough space
in your computer to install a program so in this case, if your
If we take a look at a electricity supply network also we will see desired program is available on other user's computer then you
that electricity flows through pipe lines, towers, cables and reaches can run that. Similarly, if you have space in your computer then
our homes. you can copy that program other user's computer into your PC.

 After discussion on these two networks we come to Components of a network

conclusion that in a network everything should be connected From the picture on your
otherwise the network will not work. right answer the fill in the
 The network is shared by many people. As the pipes which blanks.
bring water to our houses also take the water to other houses.
1. Number of
server___________
Q: there are many other such examples of networks in our daily
life. Write them down. 2. Number of workstation
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Types of Computer Network
Q: Do you now think computers can be connected?
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The two types of computer networks are: If yes what can we share in a computer network?
i. Local Area Network (LAN). Computers in the network are ___________________________________________________________________
located within a small geographical area, such as building. _____________________________________________________________________
ii. Wide Area Network (WAN): a wide area network (WAN),
Q: Write in your own words why in the section head office of
on the other hand, has no geographical limit. It can connect junior section there is only one printer? What is the advantage of
computers and other devices on opposite side of the world. A using only one printer?
WAN is made up of a number of interconnected LAN’s. The
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most powerful WAN is the internet.
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Q: what type of network would be found in the following places?
Write LAN or WAN in the table Q: A visitor from outside the school has requested to see our Junior
Section network. You being the students of networking are called
to show him around and also explain to him, which computers are
NO. Places Network needed on a network, how they are connected and how the school staffs is
using it. (Remember you are representing AIS)
1. Residences _____________________________________________________________________
2. A clinic with three branches in a city _____________________________________________________________________
3. A classroom in a school _____________________________________________________________________
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4. A small business with five _____________________________________________________________________

employees _____________________________________________________________________
5. A school library
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