CP102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Network Interface Controller, Category 5 Cable
Document Summary
Computer network resource sharing beneits: high-speed internet connecion, peripheral devices, files, common communicaions. Classiied by: distance, how managed, rules to exchange data, communicaions medium used. Wired ethernet network: 802. 3, gigabit ethernet (1 gbps, 10 gigabit ethernet (10 gbps) Wireless ethernet network: wireless idelity (wifi, 802. 11, wigig. Communicaions channel between nodes: wireless networks, wired networks. Types of utp cable: cat 5e, cat 6, cat 6a. Client/server network: communicate through centralized server, specialized network operaing system (nos) sotware. Home network: share an internet connecion. Must purchase internet access from isp: specialized providers, companies that provide other services. Devices connecing to home networks: smartphones, gaming consoles, tablets, smart tvs, computers, printers. Routers for windows computers: 802. 11m, 802. 11ac. Routers for apple computers: airport extreme router, airport express. New digital picture frames: built-in wireless, access network and online photos, receive pictures via e-mail. 802. 11n or 801. 11ac added performance opions: dual-band n router, wireless range extender. Use a irewall to secure internet connecions.
