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A computer network is a series of computers and other devices interconnected by communication paths.
LAN (Local Area Network) - A network connecting computers at a single site WAN
LAN: Operates within a limited geographical area Controlled by local administration Allows local users to: Share printers Access local file servers with software and data Access the Internet
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To start, your computer must have an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). Ethernet NICs have an RJ-45 interface or port.
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Hubs and Switches are used to connect computers, printers and other devices in the Ethernet LAN.
Ethernet cables, i.e. Cat-5 or Cat-6 cables (Category 5, Category 6) are used to connect computers to the hubs and switches. Cat-5 cable connects computer NIC to hub or switch.
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To communicate with other computers on your network you need to properly configure: IP Address (of your computer) Subnet Mask (of your computer) To communicate with computers outside your network you need to properly configure: Default Gateway IP Address To be able to use domain names, like www.hutchison-teach.ca, instead of IP addresses you need to properly configure: DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address
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To communicate with other computers on your network you need to properly configure: IP Address (of your computer) Subnet Mask (of your computer) IP Internet Protocol IP Address is the unique address of your computer on your network. Subnet Mask is used by your computer to figure out what network it belongs to.
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To communicate with computers outside your network you need to properly configure: Default Gateway IP Address
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Default Gateway or Router: This is the device that connects your network to other networks, including the Internet.
DSL or Cable Modem port that connects to your Internet Service Provider
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Any information that needs to be sent to IP Addresses outside your network is sent to the Default Gateway or Router.
192.168.1.10
To the Internet
192.168.1.1
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To be able to use domain names, like www.cabrillo.edu, instead of IP addresses you need to properly configure: DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address
207.62.87.54
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You could use IP Addresses when accessing other computers, but we would rather use names (domain names).
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Static configuration is when the user or administrator of the computer configures the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server information.
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Dynamic configuration is when the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server information is obtained automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server.
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