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The document discusses types of computer networks including local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN). It also describes common network devices like routers, switches, wireless access points, modems, and patch panels.

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TVL CSS11 Q3 M1

The document discusses types of computer networks including local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN). It also describes common network devices like routers, switches, wireless access points, modems, and patch panels.

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COMPUTER SYSTEMS

SERVICING
EXPECTATIONS

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1. identify the types of computer network.


2. classify the network devices according to its function and uses.
3. appreciate the importance of computer network.

PRE-TEST

Direction: Read each statement below carefully. Write T if the statement is TRUE.
Write F if the statement is FALSE.

1. Patch panel is a bundle multiple network ports together to connect incoming


and outgoing lines including those for local area networks.
2. Wide area network is a computer network which connects two or more LAN
networks in a city or town.
3. Wireless access point is a device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect
to a wired network.
4. Modem is a device that converts data into a format suitable for
a transmission medium.
5. Local area network is a computer network which distances over a large
geographical area.

RECAP

In your lessons in COC1 it involves installing and configuring desktop and


workstation computers systems. It consists of competencies to assemble computer
hardware, install operating system and drivers for peripherals/devices and install
application software as well as to conduct testing and documentation.
LESSON

What is a computer network?

A computer network is a group of two or more computers connected with


each other for sharing resources and information.

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Types of computer network

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1. LAN (Local Area Network)


LAN is a computer network which distances over a small geographical area
such as home, building, office, school etc.
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2. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

MAN is a computer network which connects two or more LAN networks in a


city or town.

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3. WAN (Wide Area Network)

WAN is a computer network which spans over a large geographical area such
as country or the world.

Network Devices
Devices are required for communication and interaction between hardware on
a computer network.

1. Router

A device that forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to


at least two networks and its internet service provider network.
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2. Switch

A device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments.

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3. Wireless Access Point (WAP)


A device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
4. Modem

A device that converts data into a format suitable for a transmission medium
so that it can be transmitted from one computer to another.

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5. Patch panel

A bundle multiple network ports together to connect incoming and outgoing


lines including those for local area networks, electronics, electrical systems and
communications.

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ACTIVITY

Direction: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue.

1
3 4

5 6

Across:
1. a computer network which spans over a large geographical area such as country.
3. a two or more computers connected with each other for sharing resources and
information.
5. a device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments.

Down:
2. a computer network which distances over a small geographical area such as home,
building, office, school etc.
4. a device that forwards data packets along networks.
6. a device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.

WRAP-UP

A computer network is a group of two or more computers connected with each


other for sharing resources and information. Network devices are required for
communication and interaction between hardware on a computer network.
VALUING

Direction: Read and answer the following questions carefully in two to three
sentences each number.

1. What are the importance of computer network?

2. Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge of the types of computer
network and network devices.

POST-TEST

Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. A computer network which connects two or more LAN networks in a city or


town.
a. Personal Area Network c. Local Area Network
b. Wide Area Network d. Metropolitan Area Network
2. A device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
a. Modem b. Router c. WAP d. Switch
3. a computer network which distances over a small geographical area such as
home, building, office, school etc.
a. Metropolitan Area Network c. Wide Area Network
b. Local Area Network d. Personal Area Network
4. A device that filters and forwards packets between LAN segments.
a. Router b. Patch panel c. Switch d. WAP
5. A device that forwards data packets along networks.
a. Switch b. WAP c. Router d. Modem

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