Computer Network Devices

Guided / Wired

NIC (card)
Twisted Pair • Has an RJ 45 connector
UTP STP Switch / Hub
Quality - H L • Mediator in building a connection
Weight - H L
• Between two or more computers
Protection - H L
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)
Cost - H L
• Builds computer network
• Internet connections for phones &
laptops
Fiber Optics Router / Gateway
• Data transmitted by reflecting • Builds a connection between two or
Light more computer networks
• Speed is high Modem
Network Topologies
• Do not subject to sharp bends • Acts as a data translator
(External, Internal, Wireless)
Coaxial Cable Firewall
Ex : TV antenna , CCTV • A secured barrier between internet
and network
Data Transmission Network
Media
Communication

Unguided / Wireless

Types of Computer Network

Infrared Data Transmission Modes
• TV remote ( Doesn’t transmit data
through surfaces ) Local Area Network Metropolitan Area Network Wide Area Network
Radio Waves
• School • Banking networks • Internet
• University • Institutes
-TV • Small scale businesses • Universities with branches
-Radio
• Office

Micro Waves - Walkie Talkie Benefits of Networking Disadvantage of Networking

• Data transmitted Parallelly
• Data and information can be shared • Possible security issues
between computers • Breakdown of network
Satellites
• Less storage space • Virus
• Ability to share resources • Computer Breakdowns
- Telephone • Ability to control at anywhere at anytime • Training Requirements
• Security
• Electronic Mail