Computer Networks

L O : To create a simple computer network

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Success Criteria

● To understand the meaning of a computer network

● To identify the components of a computer network
● To create a basic network

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Computer Network

● Two or more computers linked

together is known as a computer
network
● It is used for

– Electronic communication

– Sharing resources like printers and

exchanging files

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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of a
computer network

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What is hardware?

Hardware is the term given to a

physical device that you can see
and touch.

For instance the monitor you are

watching this is a piece of
hardware.

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So what is networking
hardware?

The physical devices that are

needed in order to create a
network.

Examples – hub, cable, router,

server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router
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Server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router
Credit: Pixabay

Server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router

Credit: Pixabay Server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router

Credit: Pixabay Server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router

Credit: Pixabay Server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router

Credit: Pixabay Server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router

Credit: Pixabay Server

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What am I?

Network cable

Hub

Option 3 Router

Credit: Pixabay Server

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Network cables

● To connect together different

devices, you need cables.
● They have plastic plugs that
connect into sockets on devices.
● The cable is made up of a
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number of copper wires.

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Task 1 part 1: Build a network - scenario
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● A small company has 4 people
working for it with 4 computers.
● All of the computers need to be
networked together using cables so
that they can communicate.
● Task - Connect each computer to
each other computer using lines for
cables.

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Task 1 part 1: Build a network -
scenario 1

● This illustration shows how you

should have set the network up.
● All computers can communicate
with one another as they all
have a connection.
● Can you see a disadvantage
for this setup?

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Task 1 part 1: Build a network -
scenario 1

● This setup requires a lot of cabling.

● With more computers, this can
become unmanageable and
expensive.
● How many cables would be needed
for a room with 6 computers?

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Task 1 part 2: Build a network -
scenario 1

● 15 separate cables would be

required to connect 6
computers.
● Imagine how complex it would
be for 20 computers!

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Hub

● A hub connects a number of

computers together.
● Ports allow cables to be plugged
in from each connected
computer.
● A message sent from computer Credit: Pixabay

A to computer B travels via the

hub.

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Task 2: Build a network -
scenario 2

● The company wishes to install a

hub to reduce the overall
number of cables used to
network the 4 computers. ?
● Connect the computers together
with the addition of a hub.

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 Task 2: Build a network -
scenario 2
● The hub becomes the central
device in the network.
● All messages between the
computers will pass through the
hub.

Credit: Computer: Free stock photos

Hub: Pixabay

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Server

● Some networks will have a server.

● A server is a powerful computer
which provides services.

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Server

● There are many different types

of server, for example, a file
server which stores files (i.e.
text, images, sound, or video)
that can be accessed by all
devices on the network.
● You could also have servers for
mail and applications! Credit: Needpix

● Research work: Find out other

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 Task 3: Build a network -
scenario 3
● The company network currently
A
looks like this.
● Imagine that computer A is
turned off. C B
● Can computer C access files Hub
that are stored on computer
A? D
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Hub: Pixabay

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Task 3: Build a network -
scenario 3
● The company wishes to install a
A
file server so that all 4
?
computers can store their files in
a central location. C B
● Add a file server to network Hub
diagram.
D
Credit: Computer: Free stock photos
Hub: Pixabay

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Task 3: Build a network -
scenario 3

● A file server has been connected

to the hub.
● The personal computers are no
longer reliant on each other. All
files can be stored and accessed Hub
centrally on the file server.
Credit:
Computer: Free stock photos
Hub: Pixabay
Server: Needpix

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Router

● When a network needs to be connected to another network

over a large area, a router is needed.
● A router forwards messages from one network to another.
● A common job of a router is to join a home network to the
internet via an internet service provider (ISP).
 Task 5: Build a network -
scenario 4
● The company wants to connect
its network to the internet so
that the 4 users can carry out
internet research on their
computers via the web. Hub
● add a router and an ISP (an ISP is
Credit:
normally represented by a cloud) Computer: Free stock photos
Hub: Pixabay
Server: Needpix
ISP
connection
to the
internet
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Task 5: Build a network -
scenario 4

● The router is connected to the

hub, just as the file server was in
the previous scenario.
● All personal computers now have
access to the router. Hub
● All personal computers can now
Credit:
carry out research on the web Computer: Free stock photos
Hub: Pixabay
via the internet. Server: Needpix ISP

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Activity

1. The company wants to create a network with 5 users. It should be connected

to the internet so that the users can carry out internet research on their
computers via the web. Create a simple network for this task.
2. A company wants to set up a network with 14 computers. A hub can connect
7 devices at a time. The network should have access to the internet. Create a
network configuration for the same.
3. A company wants to set up a network with 10 computers. The network
should have access to the internet and a shared file location. Create a
network configuration for the same.

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Lesson2

LO : To analyse different types of

network
SC :
- To explain different types of network

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Starter

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Types of network based Types of network based
on geographical area on architecture
● PAN ● Client server
● LAN ● Peer to peer
● WAN
● MAN

TASK: Create a poster/PowerPoint

to explain different types of network
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PAN – Personal area LAN – Local area
network network
● It is a network for communication ● It covers limited geographical area
among personal devices. of few kilometers.
● Devices can be connected through ● It is controlled and managed by a
wires or wirelessly single person/organization.
● It covers very short distance of few ● Devices connected wirelessly makes
meters. a WLAN (Wi-fi)
● Example :Bluetooth ● Example : Network within a school

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WAN – Wide area MAN – Metropolitan area
network network
● It covers a large geographical area ● Computers are interconnected
like cities, countries, etc. within the same geographical area.
● Largest WAN - Internet ● Example: Different branches of an
organization in a city.
● It spans larger than a LAN but
smaller than a WAN.

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Client server Peer to peer
architecture architecture

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Client server Peer to peer
architecture architecture
● Centralised network ● De centralized network
● Server monitors all clients ● All system has same
responsibilities.

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Lesson3

LO : To describe network topologies

and mobile OS
SC :
- To explain different types of network topologies
- To explain a mobile OS and its types

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Network Topology

● The physical arrangement of a network

– Bus – all computers are connected to a single main cable

– Ring – all computers are connected to each other

– The system with a token will process at a time

– Star – all computers are connected to a hub or switch

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Identify the topologies.

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Mobile Operating Systems

● It is the operating systems used in smartphones, tablets and other devices.

– Example - iOS, Android

● Desktop OS – OS for desktop computers

– Example – Windows, Linux

● What can be the difference between desktop OS and mobile OS?
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Activity

● Which is your favourite OS? Why?

Make a poster/inforgraphic.

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Topic : Transmission channels

LO : To analyse different types of transmission channels

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Transmission channels-It shows the way to transmit
the data
There are two types of transmission channels:
● Wired

– Coaxial cable

– Twisted pair cable

● Wireless

– Radiowaves

– Bluetooth

– Infrared

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 Activity
Create a poster/ PowerPoint to
explain different types of
transmission channels

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