Computer

Networking

epared By: Ranielle Canlas

Topic Overview
What is Computer
Networking?
How does it works?
Advantage and Disadvantage
of Computer Networking.
Classification of Networks

What is Networking?
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Computer Networking
Networking is all about
COMMUNICATION

sender

receiver

message

Sender, Receiver and Message

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message

receiver

How does it works?

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How does it works?

Digital Signals

Digital Signals

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Analog Signal

Digital and Analog Signals

Digital Signals Computers only
understand patters of Zero and One, On
or Off, True or False etc. These are what
we call the Binary Data.
Analog Signals In order for the
computer data to be transferred, it must
be converted into a physical form such as
electric pulses, sound waves, radio
waves, lights and other means.

Modem
MoDem Modulator Demodulator, is a
machine that converts digital signals to
analog signals vice versa.
Modulation from digital to analog.
Demodulation from analog to digital

3 Types of Communication
Simplex Communication line is unidirectional. Only one terminal can send
message to others.
Half-Duplex Both terminals can send
and receive messages but not at the
same time.
Full-Duplex Both terminals can send
and receive messages alternately and
simultaneously.

Simplex

Half-Duplex

Full-Duplex

Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full

Duplex

Simplex

TV, Radio

Half-Duplex
Walkie Talkie / Two way radio

Full-Duplex
Telephone

Advantage of Networking

File and Printer Sharing

Emails, Video Conferences
Software Sharing
Security
Speed
Cost Efficient

Disadvantage of Networking
Breakdown and Possible loss of
resources
Expensive to Build
Security Threats
Bandwidth Issues

Classification of Networks

PAN Personal Area

Network
LAN Local Area
Network
WAN Wide Area
Network

Personal Area Networks

Local Area Networks

Wide Area Network

Other Types of Networks

Wireless Local Area Network

Metropolitan Area Network
Campus Area Network
Storage Area Network
System Area Network

Recap

What is networking?
3 Elements of Communication
Digital and Analog Signals
Modulation/Demodulation
3 Types of Communication
Advantage and Disadvantage of
Networking
Classification of Networks

Coming Soon

Network Topologies
Different Types of Cables
Networking Protocols
Problems Encountered In Networking
Network Cabling
Peer to Peer Networking
File and Printer Sharing

Prepared By: Ranielle Canlas

Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_area_net
work
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardwa
re/articles/65406.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duplex_(telecom
munications)