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Chapter 6

Introduction to Computer Networking


Network Definition
A network can be defined as two or more computers connected
together in such a way that they can share resources.
The purpose of a network is to share resources.

Two computers connected together via cable. This is the simplest form of
computer network.
Advantages of networking
• Connectivity and Communication
• Data Sharing
• Hardware Sharing
• Internet Access
• Internet Access Sharing
• Data Security and Management
• Performance Enhancement and Balancing
• Entertainment
Fundamental Network Classifications
Local Area Networks (LANs):
• A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a small
geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings The area is
not exceeding 10 KM.
Fundamental Network Classifications
Wide Area Networks (WANs):
• Wide Area Network (WAN) is a computer network that covers a
broad area. The largest and most well-known example of a WAN is
the Internet. WANs are used to connect LANs and other types of
networks together, so that users and computers in one location can
communicate with users and computers in other locations
Fundamental Network Classifications
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):
• A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network that interconnects
users with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger
than that covered by even a large local area network (LAN) but
smaller than the area covered by a wide area network (WAN). The
area covers a city of 10 to 100KM
Intranet and Internet Specifications
• Intranet: An intranet is a private network that is contained within an
enterprise. It may consist of many interlinked local area networks and
also use leased lines in the wide area network.

• Internet: is a worldwide system of computer networks - a network of


networks in which users at any one computer can, if they have
permission, get information from any other computer (and
sometimes talk directly to users at other computers).
Client and Server computer role innetworking
• Server computer is a core component of the network, providing a link
to the resources necessary to perform any task.
• A server computer provides a link to the resources necessary to
perform any task.
• The link it provides could be to a resource existing on the server itself
or a resource on a client computer.
• Client computers normally request and receive information over the
network client. Client computers also depends primarily on the
central server for processing activities
Client/Server Networking
Peer-to peer network
• A peer-to-peer network is a network where the computers act as
both workstations and servers.
• great for small, simple, and inexpensive networks.
• In a strict peer-to-peer networking setup, every computer is an equal,
a peer in the network.
• Each machine can have resources that are shared with any other
machine.
• There is no assigned role for any particular device, and each of the
devices usually runs similar software. Any device can and will send
requests to any other.
Peer-to peer network
Exercises
• Define the following
1. Network
2. intranet
3. Internet

• Write short answers to the following:


1. What are the Advantages of networking?
2. Clarify the difference between client and server
3. Explain the peer-to-peer network?

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