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Week 5 - Computer Networks

This document provides an overview of computer networks. It defines a computer network as a set of computers connected together to share resources, most commonly internet access. There are two main types of networks: peer-to-peer networks where computers connect directly to each other, and client-server networks with one centralized server computer. The document also discusses network transmission technologies, common communication devices, network categories by geographic scope, and network topologies including star, bus and ring configurations. The overall purpose is to introduce foundational concepts about computer networks.

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Week 5 - Computer Networks

This document provides an overview of computer networks. It defines a computer network as a set of computers connected together to share resources, most commonly internet access. There are two main types of networks: peer-to-peer networks where computers connect directly to each other, and client-server networks with one centralized server computer. The document also discusses network transmission technologies, common communication devices, network categories by geographic scope, and network topologies including star, bus and ring configurations. The overall purpose is to introduce foundational concepts about computer networks.

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COMPUTER NETWORKS

FIRST SEMESTER, A.Y. 2019-2020


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. define Computer Network;
2. identify and Differentiate types of Network
Configuration and Transmission Technologies;
3. share insights on today’s need for technological skills in
connection to the importance of Computer Network
MOTIVATION

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WHAT IS A COMPUTER NETWORK?
WHAT IS A COMPUTER NETWORK?

 A computer network is a set of computers


connected together for the purpose of sharing
resources.
 The most common resource shared today is
connection to the Internet.
TWO TYPES OF COMPUTER
NETWORKS
TWO TYPES OF COMPUTER CONFIGURATION

 Peer to Peer
 Client - Server
PEER TO PEER (P2P)
 In its simplest form, a peer-to-peer (P2P) network is
created when two or more PCs are connected and share
resources without going through a separate server
computer.

 Files, such as word or spreadsheet document, and other


devices such as printers or scanners, can be easily shared
across this network.
PEER TO PEER
CLIENT TO SERVER

 The client–server model is a distributed


application structure that partitions
tasks or workloads between the
providers of a resource or service, called
servers, and service requesters, called
clients.
CLIENT TO SERVER
COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
BETWEEN P2P AND CLIENT -
SERVER
COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
PEER TO PEER (P2P) CLIENT - SERVER

Easy to Setup More difficult to set up

Less Expensive More expensive

Can be implemented on a wide range of A number of operating systems can be


operating systems supported on client computers, but the
server needs to run an OS that
supports network creation.
Time consuming when maintaining the Easily and quickly maintained since
software since every members/ element every member/ element in managed by
must be individually managed. the server.
Low level security High level security

Ideal with less than to computers No limit to the number of computer

Demands a moderate skill level in Requires a high level of IT skills from


network management the system administrator and a good
working knowledge of a server-based
operating system
TYPES OF TRANSMISSION
TECHNOLOGIES
TWO TYPES OF TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGIES

 Broadcast Network
 Point to Point Network
BROADCAST NETWORK
 has a single communication channel that is
shared within a computer network.

 Packets or short messages, are sent and


received by the networked devices.
BROADCAST NETWORK
POINT-TO-POINT NETWORKS
 has many connections between devices pairs.
 Packets or short messages, are sent and
received by the networked devices.
 A transmitted message may go through more
than one devices for it to reach the
destinations.
POINT-TO-POINT NETWORK
EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICATION
DEVICES
MODEM (MODULATOR DEMODULATOR)
 is a device that process digital signals to analog
for transmission over a telephone network
system.
CODEC
 is a device that performs the opposite function of a
modem.
 It is capable of encoding or decoding digital signals
and is normally used in video conferencing, video
streaming, and video editing.
LINE DRIVER
 is a device that transmits signals over short distances.
 It doesn’t modulate or demodulate signals but users
filters to reduce the high frequency components which
are then over transmission media.
DIFFERENT EXAMPLES OF
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
DIFFERENT EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

 Two-Wire Open Line


 Twisted Pair Cable
 Coaxial Cable
 Fiber Optic Cable
 Radio Microwaves and Satellite Channels
TWO-WIRE OPEN LINE
 This is used for communication of up to 50cm.

 It consist of a pair of metallic wires made of coppers or


aluminum, which is insulted from each other.
TWISTED PAIR CABLE
 This is made of a pair insulated conductors that are twisted
together.

 It is used for communication up to a distance of 1km.

 It is the standard transmission line of telephone networks as it


provides sufficient resistance to interfering noise signals.

UNSHIELDED TWISTER PAIR CABLE


COAXIAL CABLE
 This is usually used in TV cables and has a solid
conductor inside that’s surrounded by braided
annual conductors separated by layers of
insulation.
FIBER OPTIC CABLE
 A fiber optic cable distributes data in the form of light that’s
reflected in a glass or plastic cable.

 It is usually used for long distance communication of for high-


speed data connection since light travels practically without
any significant resistance in the medium
RADIO MICROWAVES AND SATTELITE
 These cover large geographical areas, are wireless, and
much cheaper than wired installation.
NETWORK CATEGORIES
LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)
 This type of network is often privately-owned and may
work only within the area of single building or a school.

 It is also links personal computers and workstations in


that share resources, like printers and other devices.
METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)
 MAN is simply a more expensive version of LAN but uses the
similar technology.

 MAN supports digital and analog voice essentially works like a


cable television network.
WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)
 WAN covers a wide geographical area. It uses cables or
telephone lines that connects routers.
NETWORK TOPOLOGIES
WIRELESS NETWORK
 Wireless networks don’t requires cables for
connections but they come in different type.

 Computers may digitally communicate directly


with the wireless or they can tap into a wireless
fidelity hotspot which cellular phone providers
readily offer.
WHAT IS A WIRELESS NETWORK?
WHAT IS A TOPOLOGY?

 Topology refers to the physical layout of


the network in which devices are
connected.
STAR TOPOLOGY?
 Communication in Star topology is dependent on the
central station.
BUS TOPOLOGY?
 The stations are connected by a single communication
line.
RING TOPOLOGY?
 Each station is linked to a neighboring station
using P2P connections that form a physical ring
configuration.
QUESTIONS? CLARIFICATIONS?
THANK YOU! :)

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