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Class 2-Computer network

The document provides an overview of computer networks, defining networking and outlining its advantages such as resource sharing and cost-effectiveness. It describes various networking components including modems, hubs, switches, routers, and repeaters, highlighting their functionalities and differences. Additionally, it distinguishes between MAC and IP addresses and includes questions for further exploration of networking technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

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Class 2-Computer network

The document provides an overview of computer networks, defining networking and outlining its advantages such as resource sharing and cost-effectiveness. It describes various networking components including modems, hubs, switches, routers, and repeaters, highlighting their functionalities and differences. Additionally, it distinguishes between MAC and IP addresses and includes questions for further exploration of networking technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

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Computer network

WALTWe are WILFWhat I am


learning to : looking for…
Analyse the definition of I can identify how computers work
network and its advantages. together in a network.
I can differentiate network
Analyse the network components on the basis of their
components and its usage. functionality.
What is network?
Advantages of networking

Share resources
Share hardware
Easy access to data
Cost effectiveness
No need to keep hardcopies of document
Networking components

Bridg gateway
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Modem
Modulator and demodulator
Exchange data with other components using
telephone line
Convert the digital signal generated by a computer
into analog signal that the telephone line can
transmit
Analog signals are transmitted over a telephone
line and receiving modem converts them to digital
signal
Sends the data from modem to other devices
Hub

It has multiple ports and connect several


devices to it.
Used to send information
Hubs were very popular as they were less
expensive
Now a days switches and routers are popular
because of their efficiency
swit
ch
A switch also connects computers to
each other like hub.
A switch sends data to only the
destination device or port in the
network
Determines how and where the data is
to be broadcast
It makes a network more efficient
Switches are usually preferred to hubs
Router
A router is a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks
or subnetworks.
It serves two primary functions: managing traffic between these networks
by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses, and allowing
multiple devices to use the same Internet connection.
Some examples of routers used in large network are
brouter , core router , Edge router and Virtual router.
Difference between Hub, Switch
& Router
Difference between MAC Address and
IP Address
The physical address -- which is also called a media access control, or
MAC, address -- identifies a device to other devices on the same local
network.

The internet address -- or IP address -- identifies the device


globally. A network packet needs both addresses to get to its
destination.
Repeater

Allows the signal to travel longer


distances over a network. When
a signal travels after a long
distance, it may get distorted or
degraded. A repeater generates
the signals and then retransmits
the signal.
Bridge and gateway
QUESTIONS
Define networking. List the advantages
of networking?
Find out about Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
technologies

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