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Introduction To Computer Networks - Pps

A computer network connects two or more computers allowing them to share resources like printers and files. A network uses transmission media like cables, phone lines, or wireless pathways for computers to communicate through protocols. Common networks include local area networks that connect computers in an office and the Internet which connects millions of users globally. Networks provide advantages like file sharing, resource sharing, communication between users, and flexible access to files from different locations.

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A computer network connects two or more computers allowing them to share resources like printers and files. A network uses transmission media like cables, phone lines, or wireless pathways for computers to communicate through protocols. Common networks include local area networks that connect computers in an office and the Internet which connects millions of users globally. Networks provide advantages like file sharing, resource sharing, communication between users, and flexible access to files from different locations.

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COMPUTER NETWORKS

Maninder Kaur
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Computer Networks

A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. The computers on a network may be linked through cables, telephone lines, radio waves, satellites etc. A popular example of a computer network is the Internet, which allows millions of users to share information.
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Computer Network

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Every Network Includes:


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At least two computers that have something to share. A cable or wireless pathway, called Transmission Media, for computers to signal each other. Rules, called Protocols, so that computers can use the unified principle of data communication. Networking Interface Cards (NIC)
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Advantages of Computer Networks

File Sharing: Networks offer a quick and easy way to share files directly. Resource Sharing: All computers in the network can share resources such as printers, fax machines, modems and scanners. Communication: Those on the network can communicate with each other via e-mail, instant messages etc.
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Advantages of Computer Networks

Flexible Access: Networks allow their users to access files from computers throughout the network.
Sharing of Information: Computer networks enable us to share data and information with the computers that are located geographically large distance apart.

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Network Computing Models


Centralized Computing (Client-Server Network)
A client-server network is where every client is connected to the server . Server or mainframe computer has huge storage and processing capabilities.

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Network Computing Models


Distributed Computing (Peer-to-Peer Network)
All devices have same power. It interconnects one or more computers. Centralized backup is not possible.

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Uses of Computer Network


Simultaneous Access Shared Peripheral Devices Personal Communication

Easier Backup

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What is Ethernet?

A group of standards for defining a local area network that includes standards in cabling and the structure of the data sent over those cables as well as the hardware that connects those cables.

Independent of the network architecture.


Flavors of Ethernet:
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Specification Great detail specifying cable types, data formats, and procedures for transferring that data through those cables IEEE 802.5 Token Ring Specification
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APPLICATIONS OF NETWOKS
E-mail Searchable Data (Web Sites) E-Commerce News Groups Internet Telephony (VoIP) Video Conferencing Chat Groups Instant Messengers Internet Radio

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