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Information Technology

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• Introduction to Network and Communication

• Further Information on Network and Communication

• simple Networking video

• Advance Networking Video

• Assignments
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 Objectives:
• What is a network
• Who uses a network
• Advantages of a network
• Dis-Advantages of a network
• Types of Network

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 What is Network?
A network is a connection of two or more
computers that share information and
resources.
These resources can be:
1.Hardware
2.Software
3.Information

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 Who uses a network?
Because of the wide range of uses for a
network, we all use a network in some point
in our lives. Networks are used by:
1. Business persons – to keep track of and conduct
business transactions
2. Students- to do research
3. Scientist - to share information around the world
4. Everyday persons – to send and receive information
. . . Even the simple task of talking on the phone is
using a network.

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 Advantages of a network
1. Persons may share information with persons
around the world in only a matter of seconds.
2. Hardware resources can be shared eg: in an
office, one printer may share for numerous
persons.
3. Cheap and reliable means of sharing
information.

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 Disadvantages of a Network
1. Information on a computer may become
unsecure due to hackers.
2. Viruses are spread easily
3. Expensive to install
4. Requires specialized persons to operate and
maintaine a network system.

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 Types of Network
There are two main types of network:
Local Area Network (LAN): This network is set up with a
small or localized area such as an office or home. It is set
up to satisfy the needs of the persons within that
network by allowing them to share resources.
Wide Area Network (WAN): This network connects
computers over a wide area such as a community,
country, or across the world. A WAN may be created by
connecting several LANs

The largest Network in the world is known as the Internet.

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Local Area Network (LAN)

Home or Office

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WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)

Across the world

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 Network and Communication
• Data Types
• Transmission Media
• Transmission Directions
• Transmission Speed
• Transmission Mode
• Network Topologies

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 Transmission Medias
Transmission Media refers to the means that
data can take to be transmitted across a
network.
Data can be transmitted across two mediums or
medias:
1. Wired or Cable
2. Wireless

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 Wired or Cabled Transmission
This is a physical means of transmitting data by
connecting a cable to the ends of the devices
on the network.
A Cabled connection provides a secure and
direct means of transmitting data.
Three types of Cables are:
1. Twisted Pair
2. Coaxial Cable
3. Fiber Optic Cable

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 Twisted Pair
This is a transmission media most commonly used
as telephone lines. It involves the twisting of
pairs of wires to form the cable. This twisting
makes the wires more resistant to interference.

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 Coaxial Cable
This is a thicker more ridged cable often used to
connect cable TV. This cable can also be used
to carry data across a network. (The cable TV
can also be considered a network as it
connects devices together to share data.

protective rubber insulator copper wire

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 Fiber Optic Cable
This cable does not contain any metallic wires. It
contains strands of glass. Data is transmitted
through this cable by means of a light beam
running through the glass strands. This is the
latest technology in cable transmission.

protective rubber insulator Glass trand

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 Wireless Transmission Media
Wireless transmission medias involves
transmitting data across a medium without
the use of cables. Data that is transmitted
wirelessly can be transmitted further and to
a wider audience.
Two main types of wireless medias are
1. Microwave Transmitters
2. Satellites

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 Assignments
1. Assignment #1
2. Assignment #2

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 Transmission Direction
Data flowing through a network can flow in
different directions depending on its purpose.

Simplex Half Duplex

One direction Only
Both directions but not at
the same time

Full Duplex
Both directions at the
same time

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 Class Assignment #1
1. In your own words, describe what is a
network and how can it be useful to you.
2. Draw a diagram showing a LAN and a WAN.

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 Assignment#2
1. What is a network?
2. Describe one area in your life that can be compared to a
network.
3. Differentiate between LAN and WAN
4. In your own words why is the internet considered a
network.
5. What are the benefits to being connected on a network
6. Describe two wired means of connecting devices on a
network.
7. Describe two wireless means of connecting devices over a
network.

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Simple Networking Video

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