NETWORKING 101
Basic Computer Networking
Christopher G. Marmol
Associate Professor IV, ASCOT
What is Network?
• A network is two or more computer systems that are
linked by a transmission medium and share one or more
protocols that enable them to exchange data.
• You can think of any network in terms of nodes and
links. The nodes are devices that send, receive, and
forward data and the links are the communications
pathways between them. –CompTIA
• A network connects computers, mobile phones,
peripherals, and even IoT devices.
• Switches, routers, and wireless access points are the
essential networking basics equipment.
• Through them, devices connected to your network can
communicate with one another and with
other networks, like the Internet.
Computer Networking
• A computer network is a set of
computers connected together for
the purpose of:
1. Sharing resources
2. Sharing of information
Types:
Network Topology
IP Address and Network Classes
• IP Address or simply IP is a
unique address that
identifies a device on the
Internet or a local
network.
• It allows a system to be
recognized by other
systems connected via the
Internet protocol
(TCP/IP).
IP Address and Network Classes
• There are two primary
types of IP address
formats used today
1. IPv4
2. IPv6
IP Address Configurations
• Static
• Dynamic
Network Cables Types
Network Connections:
1.Wired
2.Wireless
NIC (Network Interface Controller)
• (NIC, also known as
a network interface
card, network
adapter, LAN adapter
or physical network
interface, and by
similar terms)
• is a computer
hardware component
that connects a
computer to a
computer network.
Networking Tools and Equipments
Tools: Equipments:
• Cable (UTP) • NIC
• RJ 45 Connector • Patch Panel
• Crimping Tool • Router (Wired or Wireless)
• UTP Wire Stripper
• Hub/Switch Hub
• Scissor
• Wireless Access Point (WAP)
• LAN Tester
• Bridge
• Network Toner
• Punch Down Tool
CABLE (UTP) Cat 5 or Cat 5e
RJ 45 Connector
Crimping Tool
UTP Wire Stripper
Scissor
LAN Tester
Network Toner
Punch Down Tool
Network Interface Card
Patch Panel
Router (Wired/Wireless)
Hub/Switch Hub
Wireless Access Point (WAP)
Bridge
Patch Cable
• A patch cable, patch
cord or patch lead is
an electrical or optical
cable used to connect
("patch in") one
electronic or optical
device to another for
signal routing.
Cross Over Patch Cable
T568B T568A
Straight Through Patch Cable
Thank you for Listening!