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CSEC Notes - Section 2

The document outlines various types of computer networks, including WAN, MAN, CAN, LAN, and mobile networks, along with their characteristics and generations of mobile technology from 1G to 5G. It explains the functions of basic network components such as wired and wireless transmission media, switches, routers, modems, and network interface cards. Additionally, it highlights the significance of mobile communication technologies in education, commerce, and journalism, and discusses key web technology concepts like HTML, HTTP, and FTP.

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CSEC Notes - Section 2

The document outlines various types of computer networks, including WAN, MAN, CAN, LAN, and mobile networks, along with their characteristics and generations of mobile technology from 1G to 5G. It explains the functions of basic network components such as wired and wireless transmission media, switches, routers, modems, and network interface cards. Additionally, it highlights the significance of mobile communication technologies in education, commerce, and journalism, and discusses key web technology concepts like HTML, HTTP, and FTP.

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SECTION 2:

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND WEB


TECHNOLOGIES
1.​ Distinguish among types of networks;​

Wide Area Network ​ Spans a larger geographical area and connects multiple LANs together.
(WAN)

Metropolitan Area Network Covers a city or metropolitan area and provides high-speed connectivity.
(MAN)

Campus Area Network ​ Connects multiple LANs within a university or college campus
(CAN)

Local Area Network ​ Connects devices within a limited geographical area, like a home, office,
(LAN): or building.

Mobile Network Use cellular technology to provide wireless connectivity to mobile devices
such as smartphones and tablets.

Each new generation of mobile networks has brought significant improvements in terms of
speed, reliability, and functionality,

1G: First Generation (1980s): Analog, basic voice services.


2G: Second Generation (1990s): Improved voice quality, text messaging.
3G: Third Generation (2000s): Mobile internet browsing, video calling, and music streaming.
4G: Fourth Generation (2010s): High-definition video streaming and mobile gaming.
5G: Fifth Generation (2020s): Remote surgery, self-driving cars, and smart cities.​

Bluetooth Short-range, secure, low power consumption wireless communication technology


used for connecting and sharing data between devices, audio streaming.

Wi-Fi Wireless communication technology used for connecting devices to the internet.
Operates over a larger range than Bluetooth, and offers faster data transfer rates.

Hotpost Wi-Fi network created by a smartphone, tablet, or dedicated hotspot device using
cellular data plan. Allows other devices to connect to the internet via the hotspot
2.​ Explain the functions of the basic components of a network.​

a)​ Wired Transmission Media - Cables used in telecommunications for transmitting data.

Twisted Pair: Can be shielded (STP) or unshielded (UTP). Consist of Two Copper wires twisted
together to reduce interference and crosstalk. e.g. use-cases: telephone networks, Ethernet.
Disadvantages: Limited in bandwidth and distance.

Coaxial: Made up of a copper core surrounded by a layer of insulation, a braided shield, and an
outer protective layer. Use-case: cable television, high-speed internet. Offers higher bandwidth
and longer distance capabilities than twisted pair

Fiber: Made up of thin strands of glass or plastic called fibers that transmit data using light.
Use-cases: high-speed internet, telephone networks.Provides faster data transfer rates and better
signal quality. Disadvantage: More expensive.

Wireless transmission media - Use radio waves or light to transmit data .

Infrared: Uses light to transmit data over short-range. Uses-cases: remote controls, printers, and
smartphones. Disadvantages: limited range and requires direct line of sight.

Microwave: Uses high-frequency radio waves offering high-speed data transmission. Use-cases:
cellular networks and Wi-Fi. Disadvantages: susceptible to interference from obstacles.

Satellite: uses communication satellites to transmit data over large areas. Use-cases: satellite TV
and GPS. Disadvantages: high latency and requires specialized equipment.​

b)​ Switch, Router, Modem

Switch: A network device that connects devices within a local area network (LAN) to facilitate
communication by forwarding data packets between them.

Router: Connects multiple networks and routes data packets between them based on their
destination IP address to enable communication between devices in different networks.

Modem: Enables a computer to connect to the internet over a network by converting digital
signals to analog signals that can be transmitted over the network, and vice versa.​

c)​ Network Interface Card (NIC) / Network Adapter: Enables a computer to connect to a
network by providing a physical interface for transmitting and receiving data.
3.​ Assess the importance of mobile communication technologies as a component of
modern communication networks;

Education: Mobile networks are suitable for delivering online learning resources, enabling
remote learning, and collaborating on educational projects.

Commerce: Mobile networks are essential for conducting e-commerce transactions, and
facilitate businesses to communicate with customers, manage inventory, and process orders.

Journalism: Mobile networks enable journalists to transmit, access news and information in
real-time, and interact with audiences through social media.

4.​ Explain the interrelationship among key Web technology concepts.

World Wide Web is a system of interconnected web pages.​


HTML provides the structure for web pages, which are hosted on web servers.​
HTTP enables communication between web servers and clients. ​
Hyperlinks allow navigation between web pages and web servers. ​
FTP facilitates file transfers ,uploading and downloading files to and from web servers. ​
Web browsers display web pages, URLs identify web resources.​
Email allows communication between users over the internet.

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