1/31/10 1 Networking

Saturday, April 8, 2023

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Networking

Benjamin J. Schultz


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Introduction

Purposes: To Discuss Types Of Networks To Describe The Method Of Setting Up A

Basic RG-58 A/U CL2 (Thin EtherNet) Network

To Show The Product Of My Senior Project

FYI: Home Networks Are Becoming

Increasingly Popular For Broadband Use


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Topics of Discussion

Definition Of A Network And Networking BasicsThree Popular Forms Of NetworkingGrowing Purposes Of NetworksMy Home Network As My Senior Project


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Networks:Networks:

What They Are And How What They Are And How They WorkThey Work


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What Is A Network?

A Network Is A Group Of Computers, Printers, And Other Devices That Are Connected Together With Cables.


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Networking Basics

Rules For Networking Are Called Topology.Most Popular Networking Today Is Via Ethernet, Which Consists Of Computers And Peripherals Joined Together In Very Specific Ways. Ethernet Is Relatively Inexpensive, Easy To Set Up And Use, And Extremely Fast.A Network’s Efficiency Is Measured In Megabits Per Second (Mbps).


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Networking Basics (Continued)

Standard Ethernet Operates At 10 Mbps (Megabits Per Second).Fast Ethernet Operates At 100 Mbps.Cabling For Networks Consists Of Two Options: Thin Coax Cable/Connector 10BaseT Cable/Connector

Network Computers Are Connected Via Network AdaptersAdapters Vary Depending On The Processor Of The Network Computer


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Networking Basics (Continued)

An Expansion Slot Is Required For A Computer To Have A Network Adapter. Those Who Do Not Have Expansion Slots Or Ports Require Special Network Cards.A Network Hub Gathers Groups Of PCs Together At A Central Location. Hubs Can Be Linked Together Or Can Act As Standalone To Create Multiple Computer Networks.Bus Topology Is A One-To-One Computer Correspondence And Star Topology Is A “Point And Spread Correspondence.”


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Network Components

Network Card

Network Disk Drive

Gateway Router

Network Hubs

10BaseT Cable/

Connector


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Networks:Networks:

Three Basic FormsThree Basic Forms


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Forms Of Networking

I. Phone Line Networking• Termed UTP, Or Unshielded-Twisted-Pair• Simplest Form Of Networking• Use Your Existing Phone Lines For Internet

Access• Keep Your Current Internet Service Provider

(ISP) And Gain Speed When Browsing• Relatively Inexpensive And Simple To Set Up


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Phone Line Network Setup

Photo Courtesy Of Netgear, INC.


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Phone Line Network Components

Phone Line Network Card

USB Phone Line Adapter


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Forms Of NetworkingII. Coaxial• Two Types:

• RG-62 (Arcnet)• RG-58 (EtherNet)

• Most Commonly Used Is Ethernet.• Arcnet Is Extremely Fast, But Very Expensive.• EtherNet Is Fast And Less Expensive.• Two Types Of EtherNet:

• Thick Ethernet (Not Much Faster Than Thin And Much More Expensive)

• Thin Ethernet


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Forms Of Networking

II. Coaxial (Continued)• Thin EtherNet Is Used In A Bus Topology.• Thin EtherNet Is Most Widely Sold At All

Office Superstores And Electronics Markets.


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Forms Of Networking

III. Fiber-Optics• Two Strands Of Cabling Per

Computer Wired In A Star That Is Manufactured To The Correct Length

• Similarly Used By Cable Companies For Fiber-Optic Systems Of Communication

• Extremely Expensive


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Coaxial/Fiber-Optic Network Components

Gateway Router

Network Card

Network HubsNetwork Disk Drive


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Coaxial/Fiber-Optic Network Setup

Photo Courtesy Of Netgear, INC.


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Networks:Networks:

Growing PurposesGrowing Purposes


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Growing Purposes Of Networks

The Need For The Transport Of Data Easily Without The Use Of DisksGrowing Interest In Broadband Cable And DSL TechnologiesNeed For Communication Within A Community Of BusinessFaster And More Reliable File Storage


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Growing Purposes Of Networks (Continued)

Need For Older Computers To Store Program Files On Network Disks To Compete With Larger Hard Disk DrivesGreater Interconnectivity Among Home Computers And PeripheralsFYI:Network Adapters Are Standard In Most

Modern-Day Computers.


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My Senior Project:My Senior Project:

NetworkingNetworking


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My Senior Project: Networking

Computer 02

Computer 01

Cable Modem

Internet Router

Network Disk Drive

Network Hub


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Network Computers

These Are The Computers Operating On This Network.


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Components Of Network

Network Card Connects Networked Computers, Printers, Zip Drives, Routers, Network Storage And The Internet. 10/100 Network Card


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Network Hub

The Dual Speed Network Hub Connects Multiple Computers And Peripherals Via Ethernet Configuration. It Is A 10/100 Mbps Hub Capable Of Operating At Two Network Speeds.


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Network Disk Drive

Network Disk Drives are The First Information Appliances To Use High Speed Networking Technology To Simplify The Use And Installation Of Storage Space On The Network.

This Network Drive Allows For The Storage Of Files And Their Access By Any Networked Computer.


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Internet Access Gateway Router

The Internet Access Gateway Router Allows Multiple Computers To Share The Same Broadband Internet Connection And Provides Firewall Protection To Guard Your Network Against Hackers And Unauthorized Access From The Internet.


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Cable Modems Allow For The Download Of Information From The Internet At Speeds Up To 100 Times Faster Than A 28.8 Kbps Telephone Modem. Since The Modem Operates Through Existing Cable TV Networks, The Internet Is Always Available. There Are No Dial-Ins And No Busy Signals.

Digital Broadband Cable Modem


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“Networkable??”

This Computer Was Manufactured At The Time Of Thin Coax Cabling For Ethernet. No 10 BaseT Network Cards Have Yet Been Made For This Computer.

IBM Personal System 2

Year Of Manufacture:Around 1988


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Furthering Your Newly- Furthering Your Newly- Learned InformationLearned Information


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What You Can Do

If You’re Thinking About Broadband Internet (Cable/DSL), Know That Setting Up A Network For Internet Access Is Relatively Inexpensive And Is Very Flexible.Cable/DSL Internet Subscription Costs $49.99 To $59.99 Per Month.If Wiring Is Not For You, Consider Wireless Networking.


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Concluding…Concluding…


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In Summary

Topics CoveredDefinition Of NetworkTypes Of NetworksPurposes Of NetworksMy Senior ProjectYour Input And What You Can Do


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Thank You For Your Attention

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Documents

ethernet network

network drive

network storage

network disks

network speeds

network adapters adapters

special network cards

dual speed network hub