Networking Basics

Lesson 1:

• Computer networks share information, equipment, accessibility, and the internet.
• The different types of networks are The LAN, The WAN, and The internet.

Lesson 2:

• Networking the office is the ingredient for success.
• Network can, can fulfill is by sharing equipment and improving technology.

Lesson 3:

• A sneaker network is a
• A peer to peer network stores their files on their own computers. Anyone on the network can access files stored on any other computer.
• Some advantages and disadvantages about a peer to peer network is because files are stored in many different locations, it can become difficult to back up and protect your computer. While an advantage is that if one computer malfunctions, the rest of the networks will not be affected. 

Lesson 4: 

• A client network is any computer on a network that request information stored on a network. A server network acts as the central computer and stores the file that need to be stored on the network.
• A client/server network requires a server and a network operating system like Novel NetWare or Windows NT.
• Some advantages and disadvantages of a client network is that software applications and databases can be easily added and centrally stored and accessed from the server, and if the server malfunctions, the entire network will be affected.

Lesson 5:

• An ethernet is the most popular and least expensive way information can travel through a network.
• An ethernet works by a computer listening to the network channel, and if no other device is using the channel, an Ethernet device sends its data.
• An ethernet can go as fast information travels from PC to PC around the network depending on the network's bandwidth. 

Lesson 6:

• The reason why people use remote access is because it extends your business so that communication can occur everywhere anytime.
• The levels of remote access are through Windows NT or a remote access server and modems for people at home or on the go. 
• A remote access server works by answering call and verifying that the remote user is entitled to enter the network.

Lesson 7:

• Some factors you should consider before extending your network is that you'll need to connect additional users ant transmit larger volumes of information to one or more locations.
• Types of equipment available to extend the network is peripherals seres, file server/remote access server, routers and lastly hubs. 

Lesson 8:

• Some factors that should be considered when designing a network is sharing information, sharing equipment, sharing internet access and lastly sharing accessibility.