Tech Lit
What Is Networking?
• Networking is the exchange of information or services
among individuals, groups, or institutions
• Networks are used almost everywhere. Without them
you would not have the internet or be able to log in to
the computers at school/work. Many tasks that you
use a computer for would become almost impossible
What Is a Network Device?
• An item that use networks or have internet access.
Example: Computers, cell phones, and gaming
consoles
NETWORK TYPES
LAN
Local Area Network
LAN supplies networking capability to a group of
computers in close proximity to each other such as
in an office building, a school, or a home. LAN is
useful for sharing resources like files, printers,
games or other applications.
NETWORK TYPES
MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network
that interconnects users with computer resources
in a geographic area or region
Designed for a town or city or a large university
NETWORK TYPES
WAN
Wide Area Network
A WAN spans a large geographic area, such as a
state, province or country. WANs often connect
multiple smaller networks, such as local area
networks (LANs) or metro area networks (MANs).
The world's most popular WAN is the Internet.
NETWORK TYPES
WiFi
Wireless Fidelity
Wi-Fi refers to wireless networking that
allows computers and other devices to
communicate over a wireless signal
ETHERNET (A.K.A. Cat 5)
Definition Ethernet Cable
A type of network cable
for local area networks
A coaxial cable which
carries frequency signals
between computers at a
rate of 10 megabits per
second
ROUTER
Definition Router
The primary function of
the router is to connect
networks together
It allows data to move
from one network to
another
It acts as a firewall to
protect your computer
from unwanted outside
access to your network.
MODEM
Definition Modem
Short for modulator-
demodulator.
A modem is a device or
program that enables a
computer to transmit
data over a telephone or
cable line
ISP
Internet Service Provider
Refers to a company that provides Internet services,
including personal and business access to the
Internet
Examples:
Windstream
AT & T
Time Warner
Verizon
IP
Internet Protocol
The method which information is sent between any
two computers on the Internet
IP addresses are the backbone of networking, There
are many levels and classes of IP addresses and also
some are even reserved for special use.
The numbers in an IP Address go from 0-255
Example: IP ADDRESS
Auburn Laptop IP
Local IP Address (Auburn Secure)
10.30.18.21
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
is a set of rules used along with the Internet Protocol to
send data in the form of message units between
computers over the internet
a protocol developed for the internet to get data from
one network device to another;
INTERNET
INTERNET
Internet
World Wide Web
A global computer
network providing a
variety of information
and communication
facilities across the
entire country and
most of the world.
INTRANET
Intranet
Intranet
A computer network
with restricted access
within a company or
school that uses
software and protocols
developed for the
Internet
SERVER
Server
A server is a computer in
a central location that
runs software or stores
data.
Multiple clients can
connect to the server for
their processing needs.
WEB BROWSER
Web Browser
A software application
that allows for the
browsing of the World
Wide Web
computer program used
for accessing sites or
information on a
network
DOMAIN NAME
Domain Name
Used to identify one or more IP addresses
Used in RLSs to identify particular web pages
Example:
www.google.com
www.ebay.com
www.auburncc.org
www.whitehouse.gov
EXTENSIONS
Domain Name Extensions
gov - Government agencies
edu - Educational institutions
org - Organizations (nonprofit)
mil - Military com - commercial business
net - Network organizations
