Module 1

INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING

IT Infrastructures & Network Applications (ITINFRA)

Quick Kit

Developed By:
Mr. Peter Abraham T. Solquillo
Mr. Gary R. Soriano
Faculty - Computer Applications Program
 Today’s Agenda
• What is Networking?
• History of Networks
• Use of a Network
• Typical Network Set-Ups
 What is a NETWORK?
• A network is…
– …a set or group of computers
– …connected using a medium
– …with the aid of various hardware devices and
software applications
– …which allows them to
• COMMUNICATE with each other
• SHARE data, and
• MAXIMIZE the use of common resources.
 History of Networks
• Networks emerged during the time
businesses rely on computers to gain
profitability and productivity.
• Computers during the 1970s to 1980s are
primarily stand-alone systems.
• Floppy disks were used to transfer data from
one computer to another.

SNEAKERNETS
\ˈsnē-kər- net \
 Use of Networks
• Business Applications
• Home Applications
• Mobile Applications
• “Social” Applications
Business Applications of Networks

Terminal 1
Network

Server
Terminal 2
Business Application of Networks
• E-Commerce
– B2C  Business to Commerce
• Example: Ordering books online
– B2B  Business to Business
• Example: Car Manufacturer ordering tires from supplier
– G2C  Government to Consumer
• Example: Inquiring loan status updates (i.e. SSS)
– C2C  Consumer to Consumer
• Auctioning second hand products on-line
– P2P  Peer to peer
• File sharing through Limewire
Home Network Applications
• Access to remote information
• Person-to-person communication
• Interactive Entertainment
 Mobile Applications
• Playing head-to-head “Tekken 3” on PSP
Units
• Surfing the web via Mobile Phones & PDA
• Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi
 Network Application
• SCENARIO 1
Simple connection to the Internet with a single
workstation
• SCENARIO 2
Connecting to the Internet with several
workstations.
• SCENARIO 3
A wireless set-up approach
 SCENARIO 1

Wall Jack

USB/Ethernet
Cable
DSL/Cable
Modem
 SCENARIO 2

Wall Jack

Ethernet Cable

DSL/Cable
Modem Hub/Switch/Router
 SCENARIO 3
Wall Jack

Ethernet Cable

DSL/Cable
Modem Hub/Switch/Router
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ACTIVITY