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The document discusses computer networks, highlighting their importance in data sharing and communication among interconnected computers. It outlines various types of networks such as PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN, and explains their uses in settings like schools for resource sharing and centralized administration. Additionally, it covers communication technologies, including wired and wireless methods, and different network topologies like bus and tree topology.
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The document discusses computer networks, highlighting their importance in data sharing and communication among interconnected computers. It outlines various types of networks such as PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN, and explains their uses in settings like schools for resource sharing and centralized administration. Additionally, it covers communication technologies, including wired and wireless methods, and different network topologies like bus and tree topology.
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Networks
Computers are used to store large amount of data.
The data or information stored on different computers
can be exchanged with the help of computer network.
For example, in a school, different information about
students such as their marks, fee or personal details are
stored in different computer systems because different
departments handle different types of work. Sometimes,
the information is required to be shared among different
departments. For example, when the fee department has
to send the fee details of a student to his parents, then the
address information can be obtained from the personal
information department. Thus, to share information a
computer network is required.
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USES OF COMPUTER NETWORKS
Computers can be interconnected to perform the following tasks:
© Communication: We use computer network to exchange information with
far apart. People can communicate at very low cost via e-mail, messages, yj
calls, video conferencing, etc.
© Resource sharing: Resources such as} printersand scanners, canbe connected to .
network and can be used by all the computer systems connected to the network Py
© High reliability: The copy ofa document can be replicated on multiple machine.
‘one of the systems is not available due to hardware failure or any other reason,
stored on other computers could be used. :
© Centralised support and ‘Administration: A computer network centralises admini
‘of computer systems within the same network. Stration
| TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORKS
Computers are connected with each other to form a computer network. Such networ|
formed between the computers in a same building or those which are miles apart
other. Depending upon the distance, the networks are classified into the following
«PAN (Personal Area Network)
«LAN (Local Area Network)
* MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
«WAN (Wide Area Network)
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File servers
The computers which can store a large amount of data and files are called f
ers. These
data and files can be used by other computers on the LAN.
Print servers
One or more printers can be attached to computers onaLAN and these can be used by different
users on the LAN. Some printers have special interfaces that accept Print command from the
users and allocate them to the appropriate printers. These are called print servers.
Uses of LAN in schools
Ina school, several computers on the network can use LAN as follows:
* Share resources like printers and scanners
¢ Communicate using E-mails
* Certain programs, like the library database can be centralised
Information of students and teachers can be stored and centralised
¢ Conduct online tests
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
Metropolitan Area Networks (MANS) are larger computer networks usually spanning a city.
For example, there are many colleges in the Delhi University. The individual LANs of these
colleges can be merged to form a MAN. The range of MAN is up toa few kilometres. WAN (Wide Area Network)
Wide Area Network (WAN) is a computer network that covers a larger g copra
than MAN. It may span across cities, countries, or continents. It enables the eptical
speedy exchange of information across long distances. ficient
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through WAN.
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In a peer-to-peer network, all computers are considered equal. All the computers have the
same abilities to use the resources available on the network. There is no central server, each
computer in the network can act both as a server or as a client.
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Bus Topology is a multipoint topology. In this topology, the node (i.e. computers, peripherals,
file servers, etc.) are connected through a shared communication line and this communication
line is called a bus, In bus topology, there is a terminator at each end of the cable.
File Server
Fig 1.8 Bus Topology
Advantages of a bus topology
¢ Requires less cable than star topology
* Easy to extend, ie. anode can be added to the network without any problem
* Typically, the cheapest topology to implement
¢ Failure of one work station or computer does not affect other systems Tree topology
A tree topology shows a combination of characteristics of bus and star to,
topology is also called a hierarchical or star of stars topology. In this topolo,
connected in groups of star networks that
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Asmall and independent company has an owner, a manager, an administrative officer and
five workers. There is only one printer connected to the manager’s computer and all other
staff members need to ask the manger when they want to take printouts. Design and make
a model of a network topology so that all the staff members can access the printer from
; their computers. Also label the names of computers of these staff members in the model.
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COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Data transmission is the transfer of any Kind of information from one place to another. Going
back to history, this was done by courier, and later by Morse code using wires.
In moder computer terms, it means sending a stream of bits or bytes from one location
‘to another using the latest available technologies, These technologies include floppy disc,
copper wire, optical fibre, radio signals, infrared link or bluetooth link. Depending upon the
method to transfer data, data transmission technol categorized into two types —
ion and wireless communication. Twisted pair cable
Twisted pair cable is a type of wired communication
Medium which consists of two insulated copper
wires. The two wires are twisted together, hence the
Name twisted pair cable. Out of the two wires one is
uused to carry the signal while the other is used 2s 2
ground.
Coaxial cable
Coanial cable, often simply called coax, is a thick
black cable that usually cable TV companies install.
If you need to bring a TV signal from an antenna Fatian
to your house, set up a computer network in your : ;
home, or connect cable TV ora cable modem, certainly you will be working with coaxia| cable
Coaxial cable consists of a copper wire surrounded by an insulating material, which js in 4,
surrounded by an outer conductor of raided metal mesh, and enclosed in an outer ae
Plastic insulat of medium available to send data from one place to another. The use of a wireless me
depends upon the distance of data transmission and the speed required. Some of the wireless
media are infrared, radio link, microwave link, satellite ink, etc
Wireless communication medium
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communication and long r.
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Infrared
Infrared waves are used for communication between the devices close to each other. Infrared
uses pulses of non-visible light to communicate between the two devices, such as a remote
control to a television or DVD player.
Most of the mobile phones available in the market use infrared technology to transfer the data
from mobile to mobile or from mobile to computer or vice-versa.
Some drawbacks of infrared technology are —
* There should not be any physical obstruction between the two devices involved in data
transmission process.
. Infrared technology operates only between two devices at a time. An infrared remote
control unit cannot communicate with the DVD player while it is signaling the TV.
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to transmit information short distances generally 33 feet (10 metres) or less. Wit —lc
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4. Star Topology b. Bus Topology
. Tree Topology d. None of these
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a. Star Topology b, Bus Topology
¢. Tree Topology d, None of these
|. Data can be transferred through
a, Only wired medium. b, Only wireless medium
¢. Both (a) and (b) d, None of these
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1, Make a PowerPoint presentation on different types of topologies. Bac
2, Make PowerPoint presentation on wired and wireless communication medium.
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