Written G9
Written G9
A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers
and CD-ROMs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications.
There are three basic types of networks which includes the following:
Local Area Network
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that is confined to a relatively small area. It is generally limited to a
geographic area such as a writing lab, school, or building.
Wide Area Network
Wide Area Networks (WANs) connect larger geographic areas, such as Florida, the United States, or the
world.
Hub
is a small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together. Many network hubs available
today support the Ethernet standard.
Ethernet switch
is a device that gathers the signals from devices that are connected to it, and then regenerates a new copy of
each signal.
Bridge
is a device filters data traffic at a network boundary.
Routers
are small physical devices that join multiple networks together.
Network gateway
An internetworking system capable of joining together two networks that use different base protocols.
Modem
Modems perform a simple function: They translate digital signals from a computer into analog signals that
can travel across conventional phone lines.
Network interface
is a device that connects a client computer, server, printer or other component to your network.
Network firewall
protects a computer network from unauthorized access. Network firewalls may be hardware devices,
software programs, or a combination of the two.
LAN Card – is a network interface card. This is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that
it can be connected to a network.
Server – is a part of a network. It is a special computer that users on the network can access to carry out a
particular job.
Port hub /Port – is a connector on the back of a computer or other device. A port is either a serial port or a parallel
port.
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Tool
Anti-static mat – used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static electricity from building up.
Anti-static wrist strap – used to prevent ESD damage to computer equipment.
HAND TOOL
Flat head screwdriver - used to loosen or tighten slotted screws.
Philips head screwdriver – used to loosen or tighten crosshead screws.
Torx screwdriver - used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star-like depression on the top, a feature that is
mainly found on laptop.
Hex driver – sometimes called a nut driver, is used to tighten nuts in the same way that a screwdriver tightens
screws.
Needle-nose pliers – used to hold small parts.
Wire cutter – used to strip and cut wires.
Tweezers – used to manipulate small parts.
Part retriever – used to retrieve parts from location that are to small for your hand to fit.
Flashlight – used to light up areas that you cannot see well.
Long nose Pliers – is used for holding, bending and stretching the lead of electronics component or connecting wire.
Soldering Iron – is used to join two or more metal conductors with the support of soldering lead melted around it.
Desoldering Tool – is used to unsolder unwanted parts or component in the circuit with the support of soldering
pencil
Lint-free cloth – used to clean different computer components without scratching or leaving debris.
Compressed air – used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without touching the
components.
Cable ties – used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer.
Parts organizer – used to hold screw, jumpers, fasteners and other small parts and prevents them from getting mixed
together.