1.2.2.1 Lab - My Local Network
1.2.2.1 Lab - My Local Network
1.2.2.1 Lab - My Local Network
Objectives
Record all of different network attached devices in your home or classroom.
Investigate how each device connects to the network to send and receive information.
Create a diagram showing the topology of your network.
Label each device with its function within the network.
Background
The path that a message takes from its source to destination can be as simple as a single cable connecting
one computer to another or as complex as a network that literally spans the globe. The network
infrastructure contains three categories of hardware components:
End devices
Intermediary network devices
Network media
Take a close look at the network you have at home or school. Record the network and end-user devices that
are connected on the local network.
Sample
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Reflection
1. Are there other electronic devices that are not connected to the local network to share information or
resources? What would be the benefit of having these devices online?
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2. Which type of connectivity is used most frequently in your local network, wired or wireless?
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3. Draw a diagram of your local network. Label each device with a name and location.
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