networking project by tanya rush integrating technology into the classroom curriculum
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Networking Project
By Tanya RushIntegrating Technology into the Classroom Curriculum
• The goal of this project is to gain an understanding of computer networking and the associated hardware and present what I learned about networks and the issues, tasks and skills needed to create and use computer networks.
Lan & Wan
• LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building using network media
• WAN - A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a telecommunication network that covers a broad area (i.e., any network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries).
Description of a basic LAN set up
• This is a short video created at Boise State University. Nelson Baquero is a graduate from BSU in the MET & K-12 Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching program. He works as the Systems Administrator & Technical Support person for the Educational Technology department. Nelson shares the basic LAN set up in the video.
Networking Project Video
RECAP OF WHAT I LEARNED
• WAN – Is the main building – For example: The Education building on campus.
• LAN – The LAN is the different offices or cubicles in the building.
• Router – is the traffic controller between the computers/laptop and server. The router is capable of being wired or wireless.
• Cable – runs from the router to the computer down or up the walls.
RECAP OF WHAT I LEARNED
• IP Address – Each computer has its own IP address for communication. This is similar to a social security #. One per person/one per computer.
• Modem – Is a link for the home network to connect to a Internet service.
• Switch – runs through the cable and is attached in the network. The switch allows you to know what computer is sending the message through the individual IP addresses.
School/Office LAN setup
iPhone
iPadlapto
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cable
Home LAN setup.
Internetserver
PC
Wireless TV
Mac
Wireless printer/scan
ner
Wireless speakers
Wireless router
Wifi smart phone
iPad
Laptopwireless
Wired connections
WIRELESSS CONNECTIONS
Achievement of Goal
• To gain an understanding of computer networking and the hardware.
• SUCCESS IS GRANTED• I have a clearer understanding of the
basic LAN set up and how all the magic is created behind the scenes.
Reference
• N. Banquero (personal communication , June 15, 2012)
• Wikimedia Foundation, Inc: Retrieved June 17, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_area_network