computer concepts – illustrated introductory, seventh edition unit e: networks and the internet

Computer Concepts – Illustrated Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh EditionIntroductory, Seventh Edition

UNIT E:

Networks and the Internet

ObjectivesObjectives

Introduce networks

Classify networks

Explore network hardware

Explore data transport

Compare wireless and wired technology

Install a LAN

Computer Concepts – Illustrated Introductory, Seventh Edition

ObjectivesObjectives

Share network resources

Introduce Internet technology

Explore IP addresses and domain names

Connect to the Internet with wires

Connect to the Internet without wires


Objectives

Talking points: Why pay for Internet access if you can get it for free?


Introducing NetworksIntroducing Networks

Communications network -combination of hardware, software, and connecting links that transport data

Allow users to share resources – hardware, software, and data



EthernetSignificant network idea conceived

by Bob Metcalfe in 1976Transfers data between computersKey element in nearly every

computer network• Including Internet



Computer is on network if: computer can access other computers

or share hardware with other computers

Networks in home Access surveillance and monitoring

devices Control media devices Share hardware and software



Sharing networked hardware Reduce costs Expand access

Sharing networked software Reduce costs Facilitate data sharing Enable collaboration



Disadvantages of network connection Vulnerability to unauthorized access Susceptibility to malicious code

Most computer owners believe that advantages far outweigh disadvantages



Network is like spider web with many interconnecting points Node - each connection point

• Network nodes typically contain computers, networked peripherals, or network devices

Server Computer connected to network that

distributes resources to network users




Network connects computers and peripherals

Classifying NetworksClassifying Networks

Networks - classified according to size and geographic structure PAN (personal area network) LAN (local area network) NAN (neighborhood area network) MAN (metropolitan area network) WAN (wide area network)




Networks Technologies


Client / server network Must have at least one server and one

or more clients Network computers can serve as clients

or servers



Server Computer that provides services to other

computers the network (clients)

Application server Runs application software for network

workstations

File server Stores files and supplies them to workstations

on request



Print server Handles jobs sent to network printers

Workstation Network client, usually personal

computer



Peer-to-peer structure Does not have a server Workstations serve as both clients and

servers


Exploring Network HardwareExploring Network Hardware

Network device Any electronic device that broadcasts

network data, boosts signals, or routes data to destination

Modems, network interface cards, hubs, switches, routers, gateways, bridges, repeaters



Modem Converts digital signals into signals that

can travel over network

Network interface card (NIC) Network circuitry needed to connect to

network

Ethernet card (Ethernet adapter) NIC designed to support Ethernet

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If computer does not have Ethernet adapter,can purchased and installed



USB and PC Ethernet adapters plug into ports on outside of system unit



Network hub Links two or more nodes of wired network

Network switch Sends data only to network devices specified

as destination

Network router Transmits data from one network to another Used to connect LANs and WANs




Network Router


Special hardware for wireless networks Transceiver

• Used to send and receive wireless data

MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology



Networked peripheralAny device with built-in network

circuitryCan connect directly to network

Network attached storage (NAS)Storage device that directly

connects to network


Exploring Data TransportExploring Data Transport

Communications channel (network link) - physical path or frequency for signal transmission Used for transporting data




Wired network Data travels from one device to another

over cables

Wireless network Data travels through air, no need for

cables


Types of cables Twisted pair Shielded twisted pair (STP) Coaxial (coax) Fiber-optic



Buying cable - choose Category 5 (Cat 5) or Category 6 (Cat 6) Rating indicates capacity Higher number, higher capacity

Cables can be purchased in variety of lengths




Ethernet network cables terminated at each end with RJ45 connector


Bandwidth Transmission capacity of communications

channel• High-bandwidth systems include cable and

DSL (broadband)• Systems with less capacity include dial-up,

referred (narrowband)



Other cables can be used to transport data over wired network USB, serial, parallel, SCSI, and FireWire

Wireless networks transport data via RF (radio frequency) signals Microwaves Infrared lights


Comparing Wireless andComparing Wireless andWired TechnologyWired Technology

Wired networks Fast, secure, reliable, simple to

configure

Wireless Provide mobility No unsightly wires or cables to tangle No need to run wires through walls,

ceilings, floors



Wired network is best choice if you need speed

Wired networks more secure than wireless networks Wireless signals pass through air and

can be intercepted more easily



Range limits Wired network - defined by longest

cable in configuration Wireless network - depends on type of

signal, transmitter strength, and physical environment


Signal strength of wireless

network


Prices have equalized between wired and wireless networks May need some additional equipment

for wireless• Wi-Fi card• Wireless access point

or router


Installing a LANInstalling a LAN


Place router in central location,plug into surge protected outlet

Run cables from router toEthernet adapter in each workstation

Run cable from Internet deviceand router’s WAN port

Turn on devices, computershould recognize andestablish connection


Before using network, adjust router configuration settings



Other ways to set up wired network HomePNA network uses telephone wiring in home Power-line network uses existing electrical wiring



Power-line networks form infrastructure of LAN using existing electrical wiring Special NIC to connect computer to standard

electrical outlet


Sharing Network ResourcesSharing Network Resources

Wireless and wired devices can be connected to same network Most wireless routers include ports for

Ethernet cables and WAN port for cable to Internet device



Access network by clicking workgroup name May also have to enter password and

user ID

SSID (service set identifier) Helps log into correct network in places

where networks may overlap



To add workstations Turn on computer with wireless

capabilities Choose correct network Enter network key or passphrase

Workstation owners can specify whether files and locally attached printers can be accessed from other workstations on network




File Sharing


Three ways to connect printer to network using Windows Control Panel Connect it to one workstation in network Network print server Connect printer directly to hub or router


Introducing Internet TechnologyIntroducing Internet Technology

Internet backbone Consists of high-speed fiber-optic cables

connecting high-capacity routers that direct network traffic

Provide main high-speed routes for data traffic

Network service providers (NSP) maintain backbone links and routers

NSP equipment and links are tied together by network access points (NAPs)




Connecting computer to Internet


ISP equipment offers variety of services e-mail, chat groups, IM capabilities, music file sharing,

FTP, and more



Upstream speed Rate of data transmitted from computer

to Internet

Downstream speed Rate of data arriving at computer



Internet uses variety of communications protocolsSupport basic data transport and

services• TCP

– Breaks message or file into packets

• IP– Addresses packets so they can be routed

to destinations




Main Protocols used on Internet


PING (Packet Internet Groper)Sends signal to specific Internet

addressWaits for replyReports elapsed time between

sending and receiving signal

TracerouteRecords packet’s path from your

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Connection optionsFixed Internet access - links to ISP

from stationary pointPortable Internet access - allows

easy movement of access deviceMobile Internet access – allows

Internet use on the go


Exploring IP Addresses and Exploring IP Addresses and Domain NamesDomain Names

IP address - Series of numbers 204.127.129.001 Each section called ‘octet’ Each address requires 32 bits Four sections create classes of IP addresses

• Based on size, type of network, other functions

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)• Coordinates allocation of IP addresses, and

more



IP addresses - assigned by ISPs or network or system managers

IP addresses can also be obtained through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)



Dynamic IP addresses Temporary address Generally assigned to computers running

client software for accessing Web, email, listening to Internet radio, chat groups

Static IP address Permanent address Assigned to ISPs, Web sites, Web hosting

services, email servers



Domain name Corresponds to unique IP address

entered into database called Domain Name System

Domain name server – any computer that hosts this database


Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the Internetwith Wireswith Wires

Dial-up connection

POTS (plain old telephone service) is used to transfer data



Voiceband modem Converts digital signals from computer

into analog signals for telephone lines



ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)Fixed Internet connection moves data

over ordinary telephone linesUse telephone wall jack as fixed point

of connectionConnect computer to ISDN terminal

adapter which sends digital signals



DSL (digital subscriber line) High-speed, digital, always-on Internet access Uses standard phone lines to transport data Requires modem and filters



Dedicated line T1, T3, and T4 services - high-capacity

dedicated lines can be leased from telephone company

Not used by other customers



Cable connection Provides always-on broadband Internet

access over same infrastructure that offers cable television services

Bandwidth is divided to offer both television and Internet access



Connecting to Internet via cable TV


Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the Internetwithout Wireswithout Wires

Satellite Internet service Means of distributing always-on, high-

speed, asymmetric Internet access Broadcasting signals to and from

personal satellite dish



Fixed wireless Internet service (wireless broadband) Internet access to homes and businesses

by broadcasting data signals over areas large enough to cover most cities and outlying areas

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) – well-known fixed wireless standard



Public Wi-Fi network Wireless LAN that provides open access

to public In many public places such as

bookstores, coffee shops, airports, hotels, and restaurants

Wi-Fi hotspot Range of Wi-Fi network’s coverage



Mobile WiMAX Designed to offer Internet access with

seamless handoff from coverage area of one tower to another

Portable satellite Internet service - available for those who need access when traveling in remote locations



WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) Communications protocol providing

wireless Internet access from handheld devices



Mobile broadband Allows access to full

spectrum of Internet via handheld device

Requires fast connection, data service subscription, and mobile broadband equipment


Talking Points:Talking Points:Why pay for Internet access if you can get it for free?Why pay for Internet access if you can get it for free?

Free wireless LANs (WLAN) Found in airports, hotels, coffee shops Sometimes offered by rogue WLAN

operators who buy service, then distribute connections over wireless LANs to friends, neighbors, and anyone who passes by

But is this free access always legal?


Talking Points:Talking Points:Why pay for Internet access if you can get it for free?Why pay for Internet access if you can get it for free?

Problems include Piggyback use Data security

Providers feel every person using free Wi-Fi is one fewer customer

Wisdom of unregulated network availability is questioned by resulting ethical, security, and privacy issues


computer concepts – illustrated introductory, seventh edition unit e: networks and the internet

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