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    This document discusses computer networking and the internet. It defines networking as connecting computers to share resources and outlines common network types like LAN, WAN, and MAN. It also describes internet infrastructure including browsers, ISPs, servers, and factors that affect internet speed. Benefits of networking and the internet are provided like resource sharing and inexpensive communication, while risks are noted such as security issues, limited privacy, and data loss through hacking. Key internet concepts covered include websites, emails, and ways people communicate online.

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    Networking

    Networking is the
    connection of two or
    more computers that can
    share resources
    Networking model
    TYPES OF NETWORKS

    • LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) – SET UP IN AN ORGANISATION, LIKE


    SCHOOL OR COMPANY
    • WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) – THIS COVERS A WIDE AREA LIKE A
    DISTRICT OR COUNTRY
    • METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)– THIS COVERTS UP A CITY
    • INTERNET – THIS COVERS UP THE WHOLE WORLD
    ARRANGEMERNT OF COMPUTERS IN A NETWORK
    (NETWORK TOPOLOGY) - EGORNOMICS

    BUS TOPOLOGY
    Mesh topology
    TREE / HYBRID TOPOLOGY
    Disadvantages of computer
    networking
    Loss of data through hacking
    Limited privacy
    Networking is expensive
    ADVANTAGES OF NETWORKING
    CO-OPERATION AMONG USERS
    REDUCES ON OVER DEPENDENCY ON
    ONE COMPUTER
    IT MAKES VAILABILITY OF RESOURCES
    COVINIENT
    internet
    -Global connection of networks
    -King of networks
    UG USA UAE
    Internet browser
    e.g.
    Google chrome
    Mozilla Firefox
    Edge
    Internet explorer
    Opera mini
    Uc Browser
    ISP

    http://www.google.com
    AIRTEL

    CLIENT
    ISP E.G AIRTEL SERVER
    FACTORS AFFECTING SPEED OF INTERNET

    • ISP
    • SERVER HEALTH STATUS
    • TRAFFIC
    • BROWSING SOFTWARE
    Advantages of using internet
    • Used to make research
    • Organising meetings through video conferencing
    • used for entertainment
    •Provides inexpensive method of communication
    • It promotes trade through e-commerce
    •It saves time
    Disadvantages of internet
    •Expensive (in terms of buying data)
    • Promotes bad acts like pornography
    • Limited privacy
    • Selective (can be accessed by intellectuals)
    • It promotes ‘propaganda’
    • Cyber bulling and teasing
    WEBSITES
    A website is the collection of inter linked web
    pages

    PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4


    Types of websites
    Blogs - These are websites that give information inform of text
    e.g. News platforms like daily monitor

    Search Engines – These are websites that used to search


    different topics e.g. Google, Bing, Ask, Zapmeta, infoseek

    Social Media – These allow communication between users e.g.


    Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Whatsapp

    Academia - These are websites designed for academic


    purposes, they normally have online courses e.g. Master of
    project academy
    Vlogs - These are video publishing sites e.g. YouTube

    E-Commerce – These are websites for online shopping e.g. Jumia, Amazon,
    Ebay.

    Crowdfunding websites – These enable users to raise money for their needs
    e.g Gofundme, Fundafrica, Airfunding

    Downloading Sites – These are websites where media files like videos, songs,
    pictures are downloaded
    Terminologies
    Traffic – Number of people visiting a particular
    website
    Login – accessing the private part of the website
    by using username and password
    Username – A name you use on a website
    Tag – Used to mention items for accurate
    searching
    COMMUNICATION VIA THE
    INTERNET
    - Through social media
    e.g. Facebook, twitter, Whatsapp e.t.c.
    -Through Forums
    - Through emails
    EMAILS
    username@domain name
    e.g. Kazibwe2@gmail.com
    Fundafrica.uganda@yandex.org
    kazibwepatrick2@gmail.com
    Platforms where email address can be
    created
    • Gmail.com
    • Yandex.com
    • Mail.com
    • Yahoo.com
    Website hostingers

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