NETWORKING

FUNDAMENTALS
MISS: RHEAFE C. HORTIZANO
 OBJECTIVES:
• To determine the different types of
computer networks.
• To identify the types of internetwork.
• To discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of networks.
WHAT IS NETWORK?
It is refers to two or more connected
computers that can share resources.
WHAT IS A COMPUTER
NETWORK?
Is a digital telecommunications network
which allows nodes to share resources
 BENEFITS OF A NETWORK
Information sharing
Authorized users can use other computers on the network to
access and share information and data.
Hardware sharing
One device connected to a network, such as printer or
scanner can be shared by many users.
Software sharing
Instead of purchasing and installing a software programs on
each computer, it can be installed on the server. All the
users can access the program form single location.
Collaborative environment
Users can work together on group projects by combining the
power and capabilities of diverse equipment.
RISKS OF NETWORK COMPUTING
The security of computer network is challenge everyday by:

1. Equipment malfunctions
and system failures
NOTE: This two risks may be caused by natural disasters
such as floods, storms, fires, and electrical disturbance.

2. Computer hackers
3. Virus attacks
TYPES OF COMPUTER
NETWORKS
LAN
MAN
WAN
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
Is a group of computers connected to each
other in a small area.
Used for connecting two or more personal
computers through a communication medium
such as twisted pair, coaxial cable, etc.
Provides a higher security.
EXAMPLE: BUILDING AND OFFICES
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
• A network that covers a larger geographic
area by interconnecting a different LAN to
form a larger network.
USES: Airline Reservation, Communication
between the banks in a city and in the
military and
EXAMPLES: Government agencies and cities.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
• A network that extends over a large
geographical area such as states and
countries.
• is not limited to a single location, but it
spans over a large geographical area through
a telephone line, fiber optic cable or satellite
links.
EXAMPLES: Mobile Broadband, Last mile,
and Private network.
 ADVANTAGE OF WIDE AREA
NETWORK
1. Geographical area
2. Centralized data
3. Get updated files
4. Exchange messages
5. Sharing of software and resources
6. Global business
7. High bandwidth
 DISADVANTAGE OF WIDE AREA
NETWORK

1. Security issue
2. Needs firewall & antivirus software
3. High setup costs
4. Troubleshooting problems
INTERNETWORK
• Is define as two or more computer network LANs
or WAN or are connected using devices, and they
configured by a local addressing scheme.
• An interconnection between public, private,
commercial, industrial, or government computer
networks can also be defined as internetworking.
• An internetworking uses the internet protocol.
• The reference model used for internetworking
is Open System Interconnection(OSI).
 TYPES OF
INTERNETWORK
INTRANET
EXTRANET
INTRANET
• Is a private network, operated by a large
company or other organization, which uses
internet technologies
Access to an intranet website is restricted by
a firewall.

WHAT INTRANETS DO?

• typically start by publishing web pages
about company events and helps eliminate
paperwork and speed up workflows.
EXTRANET
• is an intranet that is accessible to some people
from outside the company, or possibly shared by
more than one organization.
WHAT EXTRANETS DO?
• take this process a step further, by providing
access to people who work for different
organizations and should be more efficient
because everyone has access to the same data in
the same format
INTRANET ADVANTAGES
1. Communication
2. Time-saving
3. Collaboration
4. Platform independency
5. Cost effective
QUESTIONS?
 ASSIGNMENT:
1.TYPES OF NETWORK TOPOLOGY.
2.WHAT ARE THE NETWORKING
DEVICES.
3.LAYERS OF ISO MODEL.