Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Computer Networks
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 1
Chapter Objectives
Chapter 1 2
Computer Network
Interconnection of two or more computers and
peripherals
Allows user to share and transfer information
Chapter 1 3
Types of Computer Networks
Networks are classified depending on the
geographical area covered by the network
Computer
Networks
Chapter 1 4
Local Area Network (LAN) - I
Covers a small area
Connects computers and workstations covering a
local area like, office or home
Chapter 1 5
Local Area Network (LAN) - II
Advantages of LAN:
Improves productivity due to faster work
Chapter 1 6
Types of LAN
LANs are classified depending on the techniques
used for data sharing
LAN Types
Chapter 1 7
Campus Area Network (CAN)
Made up of multiple LANs within limited area
Connects different LANs in a campus
Chapter 1 8
Metropolitan Area Network
Chapter 1 9
Wide Area Network
Covers a wide geographical area which includes
multiple computers or LANs e.g. Internet
Chapter 1 10
Case Study - I
Chapter 1 11
Problem
Chapter 1 12
Suggested Solution
Chapter 1 13
Client/Server Configuration
Consists of two elements, Client and Server
Server:
A centralized element which provides resources to
client
Manages data, printers or network traffic
Client:
Manages local resources used by users such as
Chapter 1 14
Open System Interconnection (OSI)
Model - I
Also known as ISO-OSI Reference Model
Developed by International Organization for
Standardization (ISO)
Describes flow of information from one computer to
another
Consists of seven layers
Chapter 1 15
Open System Interconnection (OSI)
Model - II
Chapter 1 16
Network Selection Criteria
Helps to improve network functionality
Network
Criteria
Chapter 1 17
Case Study - II
Chapter 1 18
Problem
Chapter 1 19
Suggested Solution
Chapter 1 20
Standards Organizations
Also known as Standards Development
Organization (SDO)
Develop, maintain, improve and revise standards
Classified as:
International organozations International
Chapter 1 21
Summary - I
Chapter 1 22
Summary II
Chapter 1 23
Summary - III
Chapter 1 24
Summary - IV
Chapter 1 25