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Learning Objectives
1. Discuss connectivity, the wireless revolution, and communication
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systems.
Describe physical and wireless communications channels.
Discuss connection devices and services, including dial-up, DSL, cable,
satellite, and cellular.
Describe data transmission factors, including bandwidth and protocols.
Discuss networks and key network terminology including network
interface cards and network operating systems.
Describe different types of networks, including local, home, wireless,
personal, metropolitan, and wide area networks.
Describe network architectures, including topologies and strategies.
Discuss the organization issues related to Internet technologies and
network security.
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Introduction
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Communications
E-mail
Texting
Video Conferencing
Electronic commerce
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Connectivity
Connectivity uses computer
networks to link people and
resources
The Wireless Revolution
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Communication Systems
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Types of signals
Analog
Digital
Transfer rate
Return
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Connection Devices
Modem modulatordemodulator
Modulation
Demodulation
Transfer rate
Mbps
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Types of Modems
Telephone modem
DSL
Cable
Wireless
Return
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Connection Services
Leased lines
T1 combined to form T3 and DS3
Cable
Uses existing TV cable
Faster than DSL
Cellular Services
3G and 4G cellular network connectivity
Return
New technology
Google and Verizon
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Data Transmission
Bandwidth
Measurement of the width or capacity of the
communication channel
Categories
Voiceband (or low bandwidth)
Medium band
Broadband
Baseband
Return
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Communication Channels
Physical Connections
Wireless Connections
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Physical Connections
Physical connection between sending
and receiving device
Twisted pair cable
Telephone lines
Ethernet cables
Coaxial cable
Fiber-optic cable
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Wireless Connections
Primary Technologies
Bluetooth (short-range)
Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)
Microwave
WiMax (extends Wi-Fi)
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Satellite
Infrared
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Protocols
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Networks
A communication
system that connects
two or more
computers
Allows exchange of
information and
resources
Various items in the
network to identify
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Network Types
Network Architecture
How the network is arranged and resources are shared
Network Topology
Physical arrangement of the network
Bus Network
Ring Network
Star Network
Tree Network
Mesh Network
Network Strategies
How information and resources are shared
Client Server Network
Peer-to-Peer Network
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Ring Network
Each device connected directly to a central network switch (sometimes)
Most of the time, they are all connected to each other in a ring type of
configuration.
Return
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Star Network
Each device connected directly to a central network
switch
Return
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Tree Network
Each device connected to a central node either directly or through
subordinate nodes
Also called hierarchical
Return
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Mesh Network
Does not use a specific physical layout, but requires
Return
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Strategies
Client/Server Network
Central computers coordinate and
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Organizational Networks
Intranet
Private network within an organization
Works like the Internet
Extranet
Private network that connects organizations
Works like the Internet, but provides suppliers and other
trusted partners with limited access to the organizations
networks
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Network Security
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Careers In IT
Network Administrator
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Open-Ended Questions (1 of 3)
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Open-Ended Questions (2 of 3)
4. Discuss data transmission including bandwidths (voiceband,
medium band, broadband, and baseband) as well as protocols (IP
addresses, domain name servers, and packetization).
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Open-Ended Questions (3 of 3)
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