INTRODUCTION

A computer network, often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of computers and devices interconnected by communications channels that facilitate communications among users and allows users to share resources. Networks may be classified according to a wide variety of characteristics. A computer network allows sharing of resources and information among interconnected devices. Computer communication is the transmission of data from one computer to another, or from one device to another. A communications device, therefore, is any machine that assists data transmission. For example, modems, cables, and ports are all communications devices. Communications software refers to programs that make it possible to transmit data.

CONTENT No. 1. 2. Title Introduction Mobile Computing Definition of Mobile Computing Specification of Mobile Computing Services of Mobile Computing Frequencies of Mobile Computing 3. Internet Technology and Services VOIP BLOG 4. Types of network PAN VPN WLAN WIMAX 5. 6. Conclusion Reference Page

2.0 Mobile Computing 2.1 Definition of Mobile Computing

Mobile computing is being able to use a computing device even when being mobile and therefore changing location. Portability is one aspect of mobile computing. Another meaning for Mobile Computing would be work from a non-fixed location using portable computing or communications devices such as notebooks, palmtops, smart cell phones and PDAs.

2.2 Specification of Mobile Computing

Specification Mobile computing represents a major point of departure from the traditional distributed computing paradigm. The potentially very large number of independent computing units, a decoupled computing style, frequent disconnections, continuous position changes, and the location-dependent nature of the behavior and communication patterns present designers with unprecedented challenges in the areas of modularity and dependability.

2.3 Services of Mobile Computing

Mobility services can be classified into two groups.

Group 1 designed to overcome common restrictions of mobile computing Group 2 handles the management and administration of mobile users moving around and connecting their portables to networks at different places

First there are services designed to overcome common restrictions of mobile computing, which arise mainly from the slowness, insecurity and instability of wireless or analogous connection lines utilized by the mobile user. These services are called common mobility services (CMS). Examples are connection management, caching or encryption services. The second group of services handles the management and administration of mobile users moving around and connecting their portables to networks at different places. These mobility management services (MMS) include tasks such as the authentication of users, accounting and billing issues or profiling of the users habits. The tasks necessary to adapt certain existing applications to mobile usage are implemented by high level services, which are called special mobility services(SMS). Special mobility services adapt existing services to the mobile conditions. For example to allow remote database access over a wireless connection line one has to take special care of possible frequent connection losses especially in the context of the state of the database. Viewing services as distinct building blocks, we are able to sketch an architecture for a mobility services enhanced system.

2.4 Frequencies of Mobile Computing

Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks (PANs) with high levels of security. Bluetooth is managed by Bluetooth Special Interest Group. Bluetooth technology relies on two things, a radio frequency technology and the protocol software enabling it to transmit data to other devices. Bluetooth-capable devices can transmit data to other devices not within the line of sight of the user.

EXAMPLES OF MOBILE COMPUTING Smart phones which are the ideal productivity solution for both voice and data for your mobile workforce. Theyll be able to stay in touch with the people and information that matter most. Access email, instant message, access the Internet, run business applications and more. Communicate your way: Call, email, instant message, or text message, all with one device

3.0 INTERNET TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES 3.1 EXPLAIN VOIP

Voice over Internet Protocol (Voice over IP, VoIP) is a transmission technologies for delivery of voice communications and multimedia sessions over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, such as the Internet. Other terms frequently encountered and often used synonymously with VoIP are IP telephony, Internet telephony, broadband telephony and broadband phone.

3.2 EXPLAIN BLOG

A blog is a lot like a journal except it is generally intended to be read by others. The topics for blogs vary greatly; some being about day to day activities and others taking a more corporate or political slant. There is no defined or widely accepted format and so blogs range from one liners that the author adds every few hours to relatively long, well thought out arguments for or against a topic of interest. Blog is also used to share information and your opinions into the web.

4.0 TYPES OF NETWORK 4.1 PAN

Personal Area Network (PAN) is a computer network used for communication among computer devices close to one person. The devices may or may not belong to the person in question. The reach of a PAN is typically a few meters. PANs can be used for communication among the personal devices themselves, or for connecting to a higher level network and the Internet . Personal area networks may be wired with computer buses such as USB.

4.2 VPN
Virtual Private Network, VPN is a type of network that allows a user to connect to a network through a tunneling protocol and access internal internet and intranet web sites and e-mail. Virtual Private Networks are commonly used to allow an employee with a large company to connect to the companys intranet.

4.3 WLAN
A wireless LAN , Wireless Local Area Network, sometimes referred to as LAWN, local area wireless network is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network LAN through a wireless connection. A WLAN also links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider internet. This gives users the mobility to move around within a local coverage area and still be connected to the network.

4.4 WIMAX
WIMAX is the industry term for a long-range wireless networking standard. WIMAX technology has the potential to deliver high-speed Internet access to rural areas and other locations not serviced by cable or DSL technology. WIMAX also offers an alternative to satellite Internet services. Data rates for WIMAX can reach up to 75 megabits per second Mb/s. A number of wireless signaling options exist ranging anywhere from the 2 GHz range up to 66 GHz.

5.0 CONCLUSION
Computer network make us connect to the world much easier. Computer Communication also let us connects with other people much easier with the help of communication devices. Mobile Computing had make our lives much more easier where it could function as a computer and it is small in size where will not take much space.

6.0 REFERENCE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network http://www.google.com.my/search?hl=en&rlz=1C1ASUT_enMY399&biw=1366&bih=600&site=searc h&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=BLOG&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq= http://www.google.com.my/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fubi comp.teco.edu%2Fmobile_computing.html&ei=kfOuTcKuL8nVrQfZ4X1CQ&usg=AFQjCNEL8rV3MdVJhGT-YUXU-0wfioHxtg