BUS 237 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Mac Address, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Local Area Network

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Business Administration
• Course: BUS 237
• Professor: Peter Tingling

Document Summary

Network allows you to send/receive emails, browse webpages stored across the globe, download audio & video files, talk to friends via telephone, etc. Collaboration = 2+ ppl work together to achieve common goal, result, product. When collaboration effective, results of group > those prod by indiv. Involves coordinat"n & communicat"n & often makes use of comp network. Workflow = process/procedure by which content is created, edited, used, disposed. Focuses on delivering good/service internally to other employees in org. The more ppl who use a network, the more valuable it becomes. Critical mass = point where value of being part of network > cost. Natural monopoly = one network can support all users & switching is hard. Computer network = collection of computers that transmit and/or receive electronic signals thru transmission media. Transmission media = physical media (copper cable & optical fibre) or wireless media transmitting light/radio frequencies (incl cellular & satellite sys)