This document provides an introduction to computer networking. It discusses understanding how routers and other common network devices like NICs, hubs, bridges, switches and modems work. It also covers understanding WiFi and Bluetooth networks, setting up a small network with internet access, email and an ISP. Additionally, it addresses understanding network environments like intranets and the internet, and the advantages and disadvantages of different computers for internet access.
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Networking Lesson
This document provides an introduction to computer networking. It discusses understanding how routers and other common network devices like NICs, hubs, bridges, switches and modems work. It also covers understanding WiFi and Bluetooth networks, setting up a small network with internet access, email and an ISP. Additionally, it addresses understanding network environments like intranets and the internet, and the advantages and disadvantages of different computers for internet access.
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•Understand how a router works and its purpose
•Understand the use of other common network devices,
including network interface cards, hubs, bridges, switches, modems •Understand the use of WiFi and Bluetooth in networks •Understand how to set up and configure a small network, including: access to the internet, the use of a browser, the use of email, access to an ISP •Understand the characteristics and purpose of common network environments, such as intranets and the internet •Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using different types of computer to access the internet An Introduction to Computer Networking 2. TYPES OF COMPUTERS FOUND ON A THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COMPUTER THAT MAKE UP A NETWORK NETWORK • SERVERS • CLIENTS 3. THE DIFFERENT There are different types of TYPES OF computer network and they all NETWORK have their advantages and disadvantages 4. NETWORK DEVICES In order to build a network, you need to use different types of hardware 5. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE The internet and the itranet are INTERNET two different things. AND THE INTRANET 6. USING DIFFERENT COMPUTERS TO ACCESS Different computers and THE devices can be used to access INTERNTET the internet. 7. COMPARING BLUETOOTH AND WIFI 8. SETTING UP A SMALL NETWORK Thank you so much for participating