Computer Networks
1. Create a header with Your Name, Networks and Class Period.
2. Save as class period_lastname_firstname_networks in your Other Folder.
3. Follow the instructions below and answer the questions. When done submit to teacher through
DROPitTOme Link.
Computer Network Terms
Open Networks PowerPoint from PowerPoints folder on teacher website and define the
following terms.
Term
Definition
Network
Server
Client
Workstation
Modem
Node
Routers
Gateway
IP Address
Domain Name
System (DNS)
Types of Networks
Type
Definition
Example
Local Area Network
(LAN)
Wide Area Network
(WAN)
Virtual Private
Network (VPN)
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Network Topology Comparison
Review the Intro to Computer Networks found at http://bit.ly/MJeW3u. Click launch and
complete the entire tutorial. Identify the following network topologies below each picture and
then compare the four types.
Identify network topology below each picture: (Bus, Mesh, Ring or Star)
Information
Transfer
Setup
Expansion
Troubleshooting
Bus
Mesh
Ring
Star
LAN vs. WAN
Go to http://www.diffen.com/difference/LAN_vs_WAN. Compare and contrast a local area
network (LAN) with a wide area network (WAN).
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Speed
2
Hardware
Connection
Geographical
Spread
Bandwidth
Submit to teacher through DROPitTOme Link.
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