University:
University of Houston
Course:
COSC 2305 | Computing Structures
Academic year:

2022
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67

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11
Author:

Clark Serrano

Technology in Action Chapter 7 Networking: Connecting Computing Devices 1 Chapter Topics • • • • • • • • • Networking fundamentals Network architectures Network components Connecting to the Internet Home networks Configuring home network equipment Securing wireless networks Connecting devices to networks Configuring software for your home network 2 Which of the following is a network located in a home? 1. 2. 3. 4. LAN HAN WAN MAN 0% 1 0% 2 0% 3 0% 4 The benefits of setting up a home network include all but the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. File sharing Power sharing Printer sharing Connection sharing 0% 1 0% 2 0% 3 0% 4 NIC stands for: 1. Network Interface Card 2. Network Internet Connection 3. Network Interface Connection 4. Networking Interaction Cable 0% 1 0% 2 0% 3 0% 4 Which of the following can be attached to a home network? 1. 2. 3. 4. Game console Printer T.V. All of the above 0% 1 0% 2 0% 3 0% 4 Networking Fundamentals • A computer network is two or more computers connected via hardware and software • A node is any device connected to a network – Peripheral (i.e. a printer) – Game console (i.e. a Wii) – Digital video recorder – Communications device (i.e. a modem) ll 7 Benefits of Computer Networking • Facilitates resource sharing: – High-speed Internet connection – Peripheral devices such as printers – Sharing files 8 Disadvantages of Computer Networking • Involves purchase of additional equipment • Networks need to be administered – Installing new computers and devices – Monitoring the network’s performance – Updating and installing new software – Configuring network security • Benefits usually outweigh disadvantages 9 Network Architectures • Network architecture refers to the design of a network • Classified in two ways: – Manner in which they are controlled – Distance between their nodes 10 Networks Based on Administration • Administered in one of two ways: – Local administration means that configuration and maintenance must be performed on each individual computer attached to network • Peer-to-peer network – Central administration means that tasks can be performed from one computer and affect other computers on the network • Client/server network 11

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