What is network? A network is the interconnection of computers for the sharing of information and resources.

Network Topology Refers to the arrangement or physical layout of computers, cables, and other components on the network. Standard Topologies Bus: A bus topology consists of devices connected to a common, shared cable. Star: Connecting computers to cable segments that branch out from a single point, or hub, is referred to as setting up a star topology. Ring: Connecting computers to a cable that forms a loop is referred to as setting up a ring topology. Mesh: A mesh topology connects all computers in a network to each other with separate cables

Classification of Devices 1. End user devices such as computers, printers, scanners, and other devices that provide services directly to the users. 2. Network device includes all devices that connect the end-user devices together to allow them to communicate. 3 A NIC is a printed circuit board that fits into the expansion slot of a bus on a computer motherboard. NIC are sometimes called Network Adapter Network Devices

Modem Router Workstation Hub RJ-45 RJ-45 Boot UTP Outlet Patch Panel UTP Cable Types of Network LAN - Local Area Network LAN connects network devices over a relatively short distance. WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network Wireless LANs, or WLANs, use radio frequency (RF) technology to transmit and receive data over the air. This minimizes the need for wired connections. WAN - Wide Area Network As the term implies, a WAN spans a large physical distance MAN - Metropolitan Area Network a network spanning a physical area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, such as a city. GAN Global Area Network

LOCAL AREA NETWORK LAN are designed to: Operate in limited geographical area Controls network privately under local administrator Provide full time connectivity to local services LAN consists of the following components: Workstation Network Interfaces Cards Modem Router Switch Hub Networking Media Networking Media Coaxial Cable Shielded Twisted Pair Unshielded Twisted Pair Wireless

Communication Wiring Color Codes Cat 5 Network

1. 568 A

2. 568 B

586 B

Pin

Color

Pair

Descrtipion

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 568A

white/orange orange white/green blue white/blue green white/brown brown

2 2 3 1 1 3 4 4

TxData + TxData RecvData + Unused Unused RecvData Unused Unused

Pin

Color

Pair

Description

1 2 3 4

white/green green white/orange blue

3 3 2 1

RecvData + RecvData TxData + Unused

white/blue

Unused

orange

TxData -

white/brown

Unused

brown

Unused

Twisted Pair Cable can be configured to straight through, and crossover

A. Straight-through cable is used to connect similar devices such as a switch and a PC Hub Pc Hub Hub Router - Pc B. Crossover Cable is used to connect unlike devices such as two switches Hub Hub Pc Pc
Terms and Definition Router is a computer or host that is dedicated and assigned to handle the route of data. It serves as a traffic aide for different networks. They help direct data to its destination. Hub As the central device in a star network. They are probably the most common piece of network hardware after network interfaces card. It is possible to extend a network using multiple hubs. ISP internet Service Provider Gateway refers to a special purpose device that perform an application layer conversion of information from one protocol stack to another. LAN Local Area Network Modem Modulator/Demodulator device use to access internet via telephone lines by converting analog signal to digital data and back if sending data to the internet. NIC Network Interface Card Ping is a basic program that verifies a particular IP addresses exist and can accept requests.

RJ Standard connection originally used to connect telephone lines. And other types of network connections. RJ11, RJ12, and RJ45 are popular types of RJ connectors. TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. It is a set of protocol or rules that have been developed to allow computers to share resources across a network WS Workstation. Refers to a personal computer IP Address a 32 bit address assigned to hosts that use TCP/IP.