COMPUTER NETWORK

What is the computer network?

A computer network is an interconnection of various computer systems located at different places In computer network two or more computers are linked together with a medium and data communication devices for the purpose of communicating data and sharing resources. The computer that provides resources to

Computer Network classification

1. Local Area Network (LAN). 2. Wide Area Network (WAN). 3. Metropolitan Area Network

(MAN)

1- Local Area Network (LAN):

Networks used to interconnect computers. in a single room. rooms within a building. buildings on one site. LAN transmits data with a speed of several megabits per second (106 bits per second). The transmission medium is

1- Local Area Network (LAN):

Usually LAN links computers within a limited geographical area because they must be connected by a cable, which is quite expensive. People working in LAN get more capabilities in data processing.

1- Local Area Network (LAN):

1- Local Area Network (LAN):

Major Characteristics of LAN: Every computer has the potential to communicate with any other computers of the network. High degree of interconnection between computers. Easy physical connection of computers in a network. Inexpensive medium of data transmission.

1- Local Area Network (LAN):

Advantages: The reliability of network is high because the failure of one computer in the network does not effect the functioning for other computers. Addition of new computer to network is easy. High rate of data transmission is possible. Peripheral devices like magnetic disk and printer can be shared by other computers. Disadvantages: If the communication line fails, the entire network system breaks down.

1- Local Area Network (LAN):

Use of LAN:
Followings are the major areas where LAN is normally used: File transfers and Access. Word and text processing. Electronic message handling. Personal computing. Digital voice transmission and storage.

Local Area Network Hardware:

There is several ways to connect multiple computers: Hub:- a central device that provides connectivity between the computers.

Local Area Network Hardware:

Network switch:- If the hub directs data to specific computers based on an address that is attached to the data, the device is also called a Network switch.

Local Area Network Hardware:

Node :- which is any device that is connected to network. It could be a computer, printer or data storage device.

Local Area Network Hardware:

Network interface card (NIC):- a piece of computer hardware designed to allow computer to communication over a computer network.

Local Area Network Hardware:

Client :- a node that requests and used resources available from other nodes. Typical a client is a user.

Local Area Network Hardware:

Server :- a node that shares resources with other nodes. There are different type of server depending on their tasks, they are divided in to: File server. Printer server. Communication server. Dedicated server.

Local Area Network Hardware:

Host computer:- which is the center computer that controls the network, usually a mainframe.