Communications and

Networks
Chapter 8
Computing
Essentials 2014

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 Competencies (Page 1 of 2)
 Discuss connectivity, the wireless
revolution, and communication systems.
 Describe physical and wireless
communications channels.
 Discuss connection devices and services,
including dial-up, DSL, cable, satellite, and
cellular.
 Describe data transmission factors,
including bandwidth and protocols.

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 Competencies (Page 2 of 2)
 Discuss networks and key network
terminology including network interface cards
and network operating systems.
 Describe different types of networks, including
local, home, wireless, personal, metropolitan,
and wide area networks.
 Describe network architectures, including
topologies and strategies.
 Discuss the organization issues related to
Internet technologies and network security.

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 Introduction
 We live in a truly connected
society.
 Increased connectivity
potentially means increased
productivity, especially in
business.
 You will learn more about the
concept of connectivity and
the impact of the wireless
revolution in this chapter.

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 Communications
 Computer communications is the process of
sharing data, programs, and information
between two or more computers
 Numerous applications depend on
communication systems, including
 E-mail
 Instant messaging
 Internet telephone
 Electronic commerce

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 Communications Today
 Connectivity uses computer
networks to link people and
resources
 The Wireless Revolution
 Single most dramatic
change in connectivity and
communications has been
widespread use of mobile
devices like smartphones
and table PCs with wireless
Internet connectivity

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Communication Systems
 Four basic elements
 Sending and receiving devices
 Communication channel
 Connection devices
 Data transmission specifications

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 Communication Channels Summary

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 Connection Device Signals
 Types of signals
 Analog
 Digital
 Transfer rate

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 Connection Devices
 Modem – modulator-
demodulator
 Modulation
 Demodulation
 Transfer rate
 Mbps
 Types of Modems
 Telephone modem
 DSL
 Cable
 Wireless

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 Connection Services
 Leased lines  Cable
 T1 combined to form  Uses existing TV cable
T3 and DS3  Faster than DSL
 Replaced by optical  Satellite connection
services
carrier (OC) lines
 Use almost anywhere
 Digital subscriber line  Slower than DSL and
(DSL) cable modem
 Uses phone lines  Cellular Services
 ADSL is most widely  3G and 4G cellular
network connectivity
used type of DSL

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 Bandwidth
 Measurement of the width or capacity of
the communication channel
 Categories
 Voiceband (or low bandwidth)
 Medium band
 Broadband
 Baseband

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 Making IT Work for You ~ Mobile Internet

 Have an “always-on” connection to access

e-mail, websites, cloud services, and apps.

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 Protocols
 Communication rules for exchanging data
between computers
 Internet standard: TCP/IP (Transmission
control protocol/Internet protocol)
 Identification – unique IP address
 Packetization – information broken down
into small parts (packets) and then
reassembled

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 Networks
 A communication
system that
connects two or
more computers
 Allows exchange
of information
and resources

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 Network Types
 Local area network (LAN)
 Home network
 Wireless LAN (WLAN)
 Personal area
network (PAN)
 Metropolitan area
network (MAN)
 Wide area network
(WAN)

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 Organizational Networks
 Intranet
 Private network within an organization
 Works like the Internet, where employees use
browsers to access Web sites and Web pages
 Extranet
 Private network that connects organizations
 Works like the Internet, but provides suppliers
and other trusted partners with limited access
to the organization’s networks

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 Network Security
 Firewall
 Hardware and software controls access to network
 Proxy server provides pass-through access
 Protects against external threats
 Intrusion detection system (IDS)
 Works with firewall to protect organization's network
 Analyzes all incoming and outgoing network traffic
 Virtual private network (VPN)
 Creates a secure private network connection between your
computer and the organization

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 Intranet, Extranet, Firewall, Proxy Server

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 Careers In IT
 Network Administrator
 Manages a company’s LAN and WAN networks
 Maintains networking hardware and software,
diagnosing and repairing problems that arise
 Candidates usually have
a bachelor’s degree in
computer science and
practical experience
 Annual salary is typically
between $46,000 and
$84,000

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 Making IT Work for You ~ Remote Access

 Use remote access to gain access to your

computer when away from your home or
office with LogMeIn
 Free service

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 A Look to the Future
 Telepresence Lets You Be There without
Actually Being There
 Seeks to create the illusion that you are
actually at a remote location
 Early implementations mainly focus on
an extension of video-conferencing

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 Open-Ended Questions (1 of 3)
 Define communications including connectivity, the
wireless revolution, and communication systems.

 Discuss communication channels including physical

connections (twisted-pair, coaxial, and fiber-optic cable)
and wireless communications (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,
microwave, WiMax. LTE, satellite, and infrared).

 Discuss connection devices including modems

(telephone, DSL, cable, and wireless modems) and
connection services (DSL, ADSL, cable, satellite and
cellular connection services).

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 Open-Ended Questions (2 of 3)
 Discuss data transmission including bandwidths
(voiceband, medium band, broadband, and
baseband) as well as protocols (IP addresses,
domain name servers, and packetization).

 Discuss networks by identifying and defining

specialized terms that describe computer
networks.

 Discuss network types including local area, home,

wireless, personal, metropolitan, and wide area
networks.

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 Open-Ended Questions (3 of 3)
 Define network architecture including
topologies (bus, ring, star, tree, and mesh)
and strategies (client/server and peer-to-
peer).

 Discuss organization networks including

Internet technologies (intranets and extranets)
and network security (firewalls, proxy servers,
intrusion detection systems, and virtual
private networks).

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