1.

Introduction
A computer network is a group of interconnected computers. Networks may be classified
according to a wide variety of characteristics. Computer network is a collection of computers and
devices connected to each other. The network allows computers to communicate with each other
and share resources and information.
Communication is the process of transferring information from one source to another.
Communication is commonly defined as "the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or
information by speech, writing, or signs. Communication can be perceived as a two-way process
in which there is an exchange and progression of thoughts, feelings or ideas towards a mutually
accepted goal or direction. Communication as an academic discipline has a long history.
Communication is a process where by information is encoded and imparted by a sender to a
receiver via a channel/medium. The receiver then decodes the message and gives the sender a
feedback. Communication requires that all parties have an area of communicative commonality.
There are auditory means, such as speaking, singing and sometimes tone of voice, and nonverbal,
physical means, such as body language, sign language, paralanguage, touch, eye contact, by
using writing.

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Mobile Computing
Definition

2.1

Mobile Computing is a generic term describing your ability to use technology 'untethered', that
is not physically connected, or in remote or mobile (non static) environments. The term is
evolved in modern usage such that it requires that the mobile computing activity be
connected wirelessly to and through the internet or to and through a private network. This
connection ties the mobile device to centrally located information and/or application software
through the use of battery powered, portable, and wireless computing and communication
devices.
This includes devices like laptops with wireless LAN or wireless WAN technology, smart mobile
phones, wearable computers and Personal Digital Assistant (PDAs) with Bluetooth or IRDA
interfaces. Mobile computing also defined as generic term describing one's ability to use
technology while moving as opposed to portable computers, which are only practical for use
while deployed in a stationary configuration.

2.2
Specification, services, and frequencies of Mobile Computing
PDA Phones Iphone 5
Specification
This PDA phone is priced reasonable, this awesome mobile device is absolutely fantastic to
watch. Expensive looks, futuristic design and most of all, loaded with all kinds of possible state
of art technologies. Slim and ultra-elegant, this mobile handset is an eye-catcher at the first
glance. Large display screen with QWERTY keyboard and the trackball navigation features
make it an extraordinary mobile phone. The Iphone also comes with huge memory space that
allows you to store unlimited number of video and music files. There is also a 2.0 megapixels
camera that can help you to make a photo-trail of the magical moments that you spent with your
near and dear ones .This phones weight is 133 g. The standby time of the battery is on the higher
side (approximately 310 hours), so without worrying enjoy the companionship of this mobile
phone for longer time. The ringtones in this phone is in polyphonic and MP3.Color and clarity
come to life. The screen of the Iphone smartphone catches the eye and is designed to deliver
color and clarity that exceed expectations. From the moment you turn it on, youll be blown
away by explicit color and quality. This phone also have 4G technology and HSPDA capability
up to 3.6 Mbps.

FEATURES

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3.1

Sensors
Messaging
Browser
Java

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
HTML5 (Safari)
No
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- AirDrop file sharing
- Siri natural language commands and dictation
- iCloud cloud service
- TV-out
- Maps
- Audio/video player/editor
- Organizer
- Document viewer/editor
- Photo viewer/editor
- Voice memo/dial/command
- Predictive text input

Internet Technology and Services

VoIP
VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol and it is also known as Internet Telephony. If you
have high-speed Internet (cable/DSL, LAN) on your computer, you can connect your phone to

your computer and make calls that way. So, you are basically making telephone calls over your
computer. You must have a special adapter for this to work, but when you do, you plug your
phone line into the adapter instead of plugging it into the wall jack. The adapter is then plugged
into your Internet modem, which allows VoIP to convert the voice signal from the phone line into
a data that is able to travel over the Internet.
The cool thing is, you still use your phone the exact same way. You will hear a dial tone and you
dial out just like normal. Just with VoIP, everything is combined into one function. Incoming
calls will also ring just like normal. The main reason you might decide to invest in this new
technology system is to save you money in the long run. VoIP services cost approximately $20 to
$30 a month, plus you're not paying for a phone line and Internet connection separately anymore.
The VoIP plans usually also include local and long distance calling, while some even provide
international calling.

3.2

BLOG

A blog (a contraction of the term weblog) is a type of website, usually maintained by an

individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as
graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can
also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
Many blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject; others function as more
personal online diaries. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web
pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an
interactive format is an important part of many blogs. Most blogs are primarily textual, although

some focus on art (artlog), photographs (photoblog), sketches (sketchblog), videos (vlog), music
(MP3 blog), and audio (podcasting). Micro-blogging is another type of blogging, featuring very
short posts.

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4.1

Types of network

PAN
A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for communication among
computer devices (including telephones and personal digital assistants) close to one's person. The
devices may or may not belong to the person in question. The reach of a PAN is typically a few
meters. PANs can be used for communication among the personal devices themselves
(intrapersonal communication), or for connecting to a higher level network and the Internet (an
uplink).

Personal area networks may be wired with computer buses such as USB and FireWire.
A wireless personal area network (WPAN) can also be made possible with network
technologies such as IrDA, Bluetooth, UWB, Z-Wave and ZigBee.

4.2

VPN
VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network." (Not a competitor of UPN). This is a network term
that most computer users don't need to know, but at least you can impress your friends by
talking about it. A VPN refers to a network that is connected to the Internet, but uses encryption
to scramble all the data sent through the Internet so the entire network is "virtually" private. For
example, a large company that has offices in multiple locations may need to send data to the
different locations via the Internet. To keep the information secure, the company might first set

up a VPN with an encrypted connection. It's basically like having a secure Intranet over the
Internet.

4.3

WLAN
A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a wireless local area network that links two or more computers or
devices using spread-spectrum or OFDM modulation technology based to enable communication
between devices in a limited area. This gives users the mobility to move around within a broad
coverage area and still be connected to the network.

For the home user, wireless has become popular due to ease of installation, and location freedom
with the gaining popularity of laptops. Public businesses such as coffee shops or malls have
begun to offer wireless access to their customers; some are even provided as a free service. Large
wireless network projects are being put up in many major cities: New York City, for instance, has
begun a pilot program to cover all five boroughs of the city with wireless Internet access.

4.4

WIMAX
WiMAX, short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a technology that allows
wide area high-speed wireless broadband. WiMAX can be deployed over great distances to
connect users to data services, like the internet, wirelessly. Currently, WiMAX hasn't seen wide
deployment across the United States, though wireless provider Sprint has recently launched its

XOHM network based on WiMAX in Baltimore, MD. A consortium of companies, however, has
banded together to release widespread WiMAX access under the name Clearwire. WiMAX
shares few technical similarities with the similarly named technology WiFi. WIMAX is a
telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of
transmission modes, from point-to-multipoint links to portable and fully mobile internet access.

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Conclusion
Nowadays, many people use computer to do their work. In this assignment, we can know what is
the meaning of computer network and communication. Computer network is a group of
interconnected computers. Communications means the process of transferring information from
one source to another. Besides that, we also can get the meaning of mobile computing. Mobile

computing is a generic term describing one ability to use technology while moving. Some
examples of mobile computing are PDA phones and 3G mobile phones. One example of PDA
phone is Iphone 5 We also can know about Internet Technology and Services. VoIP or Voice Over
Internet Protocol known as Internet Telephony. A BLOG is a type of website. It is usually
maintain by an individual with regular entries of commentary. There are four types of network
that can be used by the computer. One of them is PAN or Personal Area Network. This network
is used for communication among computer devices close to ones person. VPN stands for
Virtual Private Network. This is a network term that most computer users dont need to know.
WLAN is a wireless local area network that link two or more computers or devices. Another
network is WIMAX. It is stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. It is a
technology that allows wide area high-speed wireless broadband. When doing this assignment,
we can know about the latest development in network and communication.

Reference

Internet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication

http://dictionary.babylon.com/mobile%20computing
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/2495
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_area_network http://www.iwebtool.com/what_is_v
pn.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_LAN
http://www.obsessable.com/glossary/wimax/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMAX

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