Computer Networks (Part-

1)
Based on CBSE
Syllabus
Class XII
 What is a Network?
• In a network, two or more computers
are connected in a way so that they
can share their resources like printer,
CD, hard disk etc.
• A Computer network is a network of
computers which share information
and resources from each other.
• Such networks can be connected via
cable, telephone line, radio waves,
satellite, infrared etc.
 Benefits of Network
 RESOURCE SHARING : Now a days, computer networks are used in schools and
offices to share various resources like printer, scanner etc. in order to minimize
expenses of an organization.
 Effective communication- Communication has became very effective and fast
with the help of network :
 Less expenses- because of sharing of resources, communication expenses has
decreased on a faster rate.
 Reliability- With the use of computer, calculations and communications became
much reliable.
 Central storage of data: Organizations are storing their data centrally so that it can
be available to all concerned people keeping integrity of data. Banking is good
example of this.
 Terminology
 Nodes(Workstations) : The term nodes refers to computers that are attached to a network and are seeking to
share resources.
 Server : A computer that facilities the sharing of data, software and hardware resources on the network.

 Network Interface Unit (NIU) : A Network interface unit is an interpreter that helps in establishing communication
between the server and the client.

 IP Address : Every machine on a TCP/IP Network has a unique identifying number called an IP Address.
 Domain Name : It is a way to identify and locate the computers connected to the internet. It must be unique.

• URL(Uniform Resource Locator) it stands for "Uniform Resource Locator." A URL is the address of a
specific webpage or file on the Internet. For example, the URL of the TechTerms website is "ht
tp://techterms.com." for ex - "http://techterms.com/definition/url" . It has following information-
– http:// – the URL prefix, which specifies the protocol used to access the location

– techterms.com – the server name or IP address of the server

– /definition/url – the path to the directory or file

 Structure of a Network
Sender : A device or computer that send
information/data.
Receiver : A device or computer who
receives data/information.
Message : An information needs to broadcast.
Transmission Medium : It is a physical path with
the help of which information goes from sender to
receiver.
Protocol: It is a collection of rules which regulates
transfer of information.
 Types of
• PAN – PERSONAL AREA NETWORK : PANs are small networks which can be
Network
established to set communication between computer and hand handed devices. Its
maximum distance capability is 10 meter. For ex- connection of two devices by
Bluetooth, connection of computer and mobile via USB. PANs are used to transfer
files, e-mails etc in computers, mobiles and tablets etc.
• LAN – LOCAL AREA NETWORK : It’s a small network of computers to share
resources. It is in a limited area like residence, school, laboratory, university
campus and office building etc.
• MAN – METROPOLITIAN NETWORK : It is a computer network which spreads over
a city like area. MAN is basically collection of small LANs.
• WAN – WIDE AREA NETWORK : It is wide telecommunication network which
spreads over a very huge geographical area . It can be through out a country or
world.
 INTERNET
• Internet is the latest technique of information broadcasting. It is
basically a collection of computer networks through out the
world. Thousands of computers are connected to each other in
this network. Generally, computers are connected via telephone
lines. Other option are also there for connection by which a
computer can get connected to internet.
• Internet is not subject to any company or government but it has
several servers which are related to various organizations or
private companies. We can say that internet is a medium for
world wide communication. It is an easy and feasible medium to
analysis any product at an international level. It is an effective
medium to publish various information like report, article etc.
• It is world’s biggest WAN.
• Intranet is a private network of computers which works on internet
protocols for working. Any organization can use intranet for secure
transmission of information amongst its employees. Internet is a
network between various organizations whereas intranet is a
network of one organization only.

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 REVIEW
• Network: A collection of independent computers that communicate
with one another over a shared network medium.
• Node: A computer attached to a network.
• Server: A computer that facilitates sharing of data, software and
hardware resources on the network.
• Network Interface Unit (NIU): A device that helps to establish
communication between the server and workstations.
• Circuit switching: A technique in which a dedicated and complete
physical connection is established between two nodes for
communication.
• Packet switching: A switching technique in which packets are routed
between nodes over data links shared with other traffic.
• Personal Area Network (PAN): A computer network organized around
an individual person.
• Local Area Network (LAN): A network in which the devices are
connected over a relatively short distance.
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): A network which spans a
physical area ( in the range of 5 and 50 km diameter) that is larger
than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.
• Wide Area Network (WAN): A network which spans a large
geographical area, often a country or a continent.
• It is a network of networks spread across the globe
• Internet: all of which are connected to each other.
• Interspace: A client/server software program that allows multiple
users to communicate online with real time audio, video and text
chat in dynamic 3D environments.
• Channel: A medium that is used in the transmission of a message
from one point to another. Bandwidth: The range of frequencies
available for transmission of data.
 COMMUNICATION/TRANSMISSION
MEDIA

GUIDED UNGUIDED
(WIRED) (WIRELESS)

Twisted Pair Coaxial Optical Fibre Infrare Radio Bluetooth

Microwave Satellite
Cable Cable Cable d & Wi-Fi
Waves Wave
 TWISTED PAIR(Ethernet) CABLE
• 2 or 4 insulated wires are in twisted form in this cable. Twisting resists the effect of
surrounding noise and electromagnetic interference. RJ-45 (registered jack)connector is
used to connect computers.
• Cat-5 and Cat-6 specifications are generally used in LAN whereas other lower categories are
used in telephone connections.
• It is further divided in to categories-unshielded and shielded twisted pair cable.
Shielded twisted pair cable remains covered with insulation to reduce signal
interference . Advantages :
• Cheap, light weight and flexible cable.
• It is easy to install and maintain. Shielded Twisted Pair

Disadvantages :
• It is effective up to 100 meters only after this, repeaters are required.
• It supports low bandwidth with the speed up to 100Mbps.
Unshielded Twisted Pair
 COAXIAL
• In a coax, there are two solid insulated conductors which shares one
common axis. Inner CABLE(coax)
conductor is a straight wire surrounded by a
wired mesh. Internal core carries signals and mesh works as a noise
reflector. It is generally used in cable TV transmission.
• ADVANTAGES :
• It provides high bandwidth. It carries data up to the distance of
185-500 meters.
• It is suitable for broadband transmission(cable TV) and can also
be useful in shared cable network.
• It is less sensitive towards electromagnetic fields.
• DISADVANTAGES :
• As compared to twisted pair cable, it is less flexible and is
expensive.
• Installation is not easy due to thickness of 1 cm diametere
and poor flexibility.
 OPTICAL FIBRE
• Its design is based on the concept of total internal reflection.

• CABLE
It has glass tubes to carry signals in the form of light rays (photons). Signals are to be
emitted by Light Emitting Diode (LED) or laser beam from source.
• It has following parts-

• CORE(Glass/Plastic) : it is a thin glass rode, light rays travels from one end to other.

• CLADDING : it is an optical material covering core that transforms the light and sends it back to
the core.
– BUFFER COATING : it is a plastic coating which prevents the cable from damage and moisture.

• ADVANTAGES :

– It is free from Electromagnetic Interference(EMI).

– It is secure and suitable for high speed transmission.

• DISADVANTAGES :

– It is fragile and very expensive.

– Its installation is very tough and expensive.

FACTORS TWISTED PAIR CABLE COAXIAL CABLE OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE

DATA TRANSFER RATE 10 Mbps – 10 Gbps 100 Mbps >100 Gbps

DISTANCE(range) 100 m 185-500 m >10 KM

EMI susceptibility More Less Nil

COST Least cost More than Twisted Pair Very expensive

• RADIO WAVES WIRELESS MEDIA
• Radio waves uses radio frequencies in the limit 3 GHz to 3 Ghz. Signals are modified on high speed radio
wave carrier frequency using amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM). These waves uses
ionosphere as shown in the diagram for signal transmission. It can be transmitted on long distance and
supports mobility.
• Radio waves are used for communication from small walkie-talkie distances to sufficient distances within a
city (AM/FM radio broadcasting).
• ADVANTAGES :
– Radio communication covers a big area and supports mobility.
– Radio waves can disperse in all directions and can cross the solid walls
as well.
– These waves facilitates the communication in inaccessible areas.
– It is not needed to physically aligned transmitter and receiver
antenna.
– DISADVANTAGES :
– It is expensive and unsecured communication medium.
– It is very sensitive towards weather..
– Permission from concerned departments is required for radio waves
transmission.
 MICROWAVES
• In microwave transmission, two direct parabolic antennas are needed to install on towers/
buildings/mountains for sending and receiving signals. They are needed to aligned to each other.
• ADVANTAGES :
– This facilitates transmission in tough areas.

– It supports data transmission at the speed of 16 Giga bits per second.

DISADVANTAGES :
– It is an unsecured communication.

– Signals are distributed and transmitted in all directions.

– It gets affected by weather conditions.

– Cost of placing tower and antenna is high.

 INFRARED WAVES
• Infrared waves allows transmission in devices up to small distances of 300 GHz to 400 THz (about 5 meters)

using wireless signals. Infrared transmission technique used in computer is similar to the technique used in

remote operated electronic equipment like TV, cordless phone toys etc.

• Advantages:

– It is a kind of line of sight transmission.

– It does not require government Licence.

– It is basically for less distance transmission.

• Disadvantage:

– It is a kind of line of sight transmission, therefore, at a time, only two devices can communicate with each other.

– It can not travels through solid materials.

– It gets affected by long distances.

 SATELLITE LINK
• Satellite communication uses microwave (1.5GHz-20GHz) as a medium. Satellites
like Geostationary or Polar satellites are used to set transmission on various center on
earth.
• transmission.
Services like DTH, VSAT, works
A satellite GPS Satellite phones, etc.Antenna
Trans-Receiver have became possible
in space which by
receive,
satellite
as a regenerate and
redirect signals.
• ADVANTAGE:
– It provides secure,
It covers uninterrupted
a large geographicaland high quality transmission.
area.
– Geographical conditions like mountains, tall building, towers does not raise interruption.
– Signals sent or received by earth stations may be fixed or mobile.
• DISADVANTAGE:
– These are slow than microwave transmission.
– legal permissions are needed for these.
– Installation is very complex.
– Signals can be interrupted by external interference.
 Client-Server
Architecture
• In this model data is stored in powerful computers, these computers are known as
servers.
• These are generally maintained by system administrator. Other employees works on
other machines, known as clients.
• This system is termed as client-server model.
•
Cloud
Cloud computing is a kind of distributed data processing technique.
• Computing
Cloud computing is a style of computing in which dynamically scalable and often virtual resources are made
available as a service over the Internet.
• Advantages-
 Less investment- any work can be initiated on less or zero balance. Maintenance is also less expensive.
 High Speed - cloud computing can provide required resources in less time.
 Reliability- it is provided by reliable companies/organizations, hence it is very reliable.
 Scalability- its capacity can be purchased as per your fluctuating requirements.
 Environment support - cloud saves energy as well as minimize carbon excretion.
• Disadvantages-
 Online Privacy and security is not safe.
 You can not access your data without internet.
 It is of two types-

Public Cloud – (Google Drive, Amazon Cloud Drive etc.)

Private Cloud – (Owned by one organization)

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 Internet of Things
• It is a network of physical objects.
(IoT) via the internet
• IoT, enables the interconnection
of computing devices embedded in everyday
objects, enabling them to send and receive data.
• In easy language, the things
connected all that are are
Things . to called Internet
internet
• Its components are– of
– Sensors
– Connectivity
– People and Processes
 NETWORK DEVICES
• Network devices are also known as communication devices which are
used to set network. These are as follows -
• NIC (Network Interface Card)
• Hub
• Switch
• Repeater
• Gateway
• Router
• WAP (Wireless Access Point)
 HUB
• Hub is a broadcast device which connects several computers
together.
• It can not handle network traffic.
• Message is delivered from one computer to rest of all computers i.e.
broadcasting.
• In a Hub, ports are there which are used to connect NIC of computers.
 SWITCH
• Switch is a type of Hub. It contains a filter which filters the data
before sending and it is then directed to the intended node only.
• It is an intelligent Hub.
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 Repeater
• It is a device which accepts the weak signals and amplifies the signals for further
broadcasting.
• With the use of it, signal length increases.
• It is also known as amplifier.

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 Gatewa
• On internet, when two or more networks uses different hardware and
y to set coordination between them.
software then gateway is used
• It converts one network language into another network
language so that they can communicate.

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 Route
• Router is also a networking device which sent data packets from source machine to
destination machine. r
• It takes the shortest path for this.
• Router, works on third layer (NETWORK LAYER) of OSI reference model.

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 Wireless Access Point
• It is also a type of device which provides wireless connection facility to a wired
network as per(WAP)
Wi- Fi rules.
• Its transmission medium is air.
• A WAP, can be standalone.
• A WAP, can be connected to a router.
• It can be a part of router (wireless router).

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 Setting up a computer
• The 80-20 Thumb Rule:
network
– According to this rule, in a properly designed and organized network, 80% of the
traffic of whole network should be dedicated to local network.
– 20% of whole traffic should not exceed backbone. If it happens, there may be a
condition of network congestion arises.
– We need to follow above rules while designing a network.
 Easy way to solve
1.
questions
Where to set Server ? : At the place with maximum number of computers.
2. At what place following devices are to be used? :
1. Server : The building with maximum number of computers.
2. HUB/SWITCH: In each building.
3. Modem: The building with server.
4. Repeater: buildings having distance more than 70 meters so that channel can be amplifies.
5. Router: when a LAN is to get connected with other LAN.
6. Best Cable: Twisted Pair, Ethernet Cable (when the distance is in meters and needs to be
feasible.), coaxial cable (when high speed is required)
7. Best Cable: Fiber Optical Cable (when distance is in kilometers and high speed is required.
8. Best Connecting Technique: In Hilly areas satellite signals , for city to city radio waves and state to state satelite
signal.
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 Part -
1. Part -2 we will
cover
following in
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10.HTTP
1part-2
Topology
11.TCP/IP
. Protocols
14.E-mail
2 Network
. stack 15.Secure
3 Modulation Communication
. 16.Network
Collision
4 applications 17.FTP
. Error Checking And correcting 18.Telnet
5 codes MAC 19.CDMA/CSM
. Routing A
10. Domain
6 URL name Systems
Structure
20.SMTP
. Basic Networking
11.
21.VoIP
7 tools
22.POP/IMAP
. Application Layer
12.
23.SCP
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. 24.SSHNFC