CSEC IT NOTES - Term 2 Week 11 - Computer Networks Lecture 1
CSEC IT NOTES - Term 2 Week 11 - Computer Networks Lecture 1
CSEC IT NOTES - Term 2 Week 11 - Computer Networks Lecture 1
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Distinguish among types of networks (local area network,
metropolitan area network, wide area network, mobile
network)
Explain the functions of the basic components of a network;
Use terms associated with data communication and networks;
(a) Transmission media:
(i) Wired: twisted pair, coaxial, fibre optic
(ii) Wireless: infrared, microwave, satellite
(b) Switch, router, modem.
(c) Network interface card/network adapter.
Data communication is the transmission of data
and information between two or more computers.
This movement of data goes from one point to
another for direct use or for further processing
example:
from one computer to another
from a cell phone to computer or vice-versa
from a computer to fax machine.
Data communication systems are made up of hardware,
software and communication facilities.
A. Twisted Pair
B. Coaxial Cable
C. Fibre Optic
EXAMPLES OF WIRELESS
EXAMPLES OF WIRELESS MEDIA
TECHNOLOGY
1. Communication 1. Bluetooth
Satellite 2. Wi-Fi
2. Microwave
Links
3. Infrared
b) Identify TWO types of wireless media. (2marks)
Communication Satellite
Microwave Links
This is a space station that receives microwave
signals from an earth-based station, amplifies
(strengthens) the signals, and broadcasts the
signals back over a wide area to any number of
earth-based stations.
These are radio waves that provide a high speed
signal transmission.
It is also called fixed wireless and involves
sending signals from one microwave station to
another.
A microwave station is an earth-based reflective
dish that contains the antenna, transceivers and
other equipment necessary for microwave
communications.
This is a wireless transmission medium that sends
signals using infrared light waves.
Mobile computers and devices , such as mouse,
printer, and smart phones often have IrDa ports
that enables the transfer of data from one device
to another using infrared light waves.
Example: You can simply put the computer in
front of the printer and print a document, without
needing to connect the two with a cable.
This a standard developed by electronic
manufacturers that allow any sort of electronic
equipment (computers, digital video cameras, cell
phones, PDAs, etc. to automatically make their
connections without wires, cables or any direct
action from a user.
One disadvantage of Bluetooth is it cannot
transmit signals through walls and distances of
over 3 meters.
This short for wireless fidelity. It is a type of
broadband Internet connection that uses radio
signals to provide Internet connection to wireless
computers and devices.
Hotspots:
This is a wireless network that provides Internet
connections to mobile computers and other devices.
They are used by mobile users to check e-mail, browse
the Web and access any service on the Internet.
They are often found at restaurants, train stations,
airports, military bases, libraries, hotels, hospitals,
coffee shops, bookstores, fuel stations, department
stores and other public places. Many universities and
schools have wireless networks in their campus.
b) Explain what is a ‘hotspot’ and give ONE disadvantage of having access to a
hotspot. (2marks)
This is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and
other devices.
They are used by mobile users to check e-mail, browse the Web and access any
service on the Internet.
Disadvantage: security risk since the connection may not be secure.
B: Public Network
A range of hardware devices are used to connect computers
together to create networks.
Network cards
Hubs
Switches
Routers