Tuesday 18 October 2016

CHAPTER 9

NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Communication

Computer communications describes a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer data, instructions, and information.

Uses Computer communication
  • Text messaging (sms)
  • picture messaging
  • video messaging
  • Gps
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  • groupware
  • voicemail


Networks

A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media

Advantages of a Network
  • Facilitating communication
  • sharing hardware
  • sharing data and information
  • sharing software
  • transferring funds
Types of networks

  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Wireless LAN (WLAN)
  • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
  • Wide Area Network(WAN)
  • P2P
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Network Topology

Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network. Essentially, it is the topological structure of a networkand may be depicted physically or logically.


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Networks
  • Ethernet
  • Token ring
  • TCP/IP
  • Wifi
  • Bluetooth
  • UWB
  • IrDA
  • RFID
  • WiMAX
  • WAP


Types of wired home networks
  • Ethernet
  • Powereline Cable
  • Phoneline


Types of Physical Transmission Media
  • Coaxial cable
  • Twisted pair
  • Fibre optics

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Types of Wireless Transmission Media
  • Infrared
  • Broadcast Radio
  • Cellular Radio
  • Microwave Radio
  • Communication Satelite







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