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COMPUTER

STUDIES

FOR CLASS 6
COMPUTER
NETWORK
• DEFINITION OF COMPUTER
NETWORK
• TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORK
• SUMMARY
DEFINITION OF COMPUTER
NETWORK

A computer network is a group of computers that


are connected together to share resources like
files, printers or the internet. These computers
can communicate and transfer information to
one another.
Why Do We Use Computer
Networks?
Sharing Resources: Multiple computers can share printers, scanners, and other
devices.
Communication: Computers can send messages, emails, and files to one
another easily.
Access to the Internet: A network allows many computers to connect to the
internet at the same time.
Data Sharing: You can store files on one computer and access them from
another computer in the network.
TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORK

• LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) : A LAN


connects computers within a small area like a house,
school or office building. Example, the computers in a
school’s computer lab connected to a central server.
TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORK

• WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) : A WAN


covers a larger geographical area and connects computers
over long distances usually through the internet. Examples:
the internet is the largest WAN connecting computers around
the world.
• A bank, including its branch offices and ATM machines, is
another example of an organization using a WAN. The
branches may be in multiple U.S. states, or even global
locations, but they are all linked through various secure
connections. Both bank employees and customers are users.
TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORK

• PERSONAL AREA NETWORK (PAN) : A PAN


is used for connecting personal devices like smartphones,
tablets within a small range such as a few meters. Examples:
A Bluetooth connection between your phone and wireless
headphones.
• A personal area network is a network concerned with the
exchange of information in the vicinity of a person. Typically,
these systems are wireless and involve the transmission of
data between devices such as smartphones, personal
computers, tablet computers, etc.
NETWORK DEVICES

Servers: Computers that store data or


provide services to other computers.
Clients: The computers or devices that
access information from the server.
Firewall: A security system that helps
protect the network from unauthorized users
or cyber-attacks.
Components of a
Computer Network
To create a computer network, certain devices and tools are needed:
Computers: These are the devices connected in the network.
Router: A device that helps connect different computers to the internet.
Switch: A device that connects multiple devices in a network, allowing them to
communicate.
Modem: A device that connects your home or school network to the internet.
Cables/Wi-Fi: Computers in a network can be connected using cables (wires)
or wirelessly (using Wi-Fi).
Advantages of
Computer Networks

File Sharing: Easily share files between computers.


Resource Sharing: Share printers, scanners, and internet connections.
Communication: Send emails and messages instantly.
Centralized Data: Store information in one place and access it from different
computers.
DISADVANTAGES OF
COMPUTER NETWORKS
Security Risks: Unauthorized people might try to access sensitive
information.
Network Failure: If the network goes down, many users may be unable to
work.
Viruses and Malware: Networks can sometimes spread harmful software
(viruses) between computers.
COMMON TERMS IN
NETWORKING
IP Address: A unique address that identifies a computer on a network.
Bandwidth: The amount of data that can be sent over a network in a certain
amount of time.
Wi-Fi: A wireless technology that allows devices to connect to a network
without cables.
Conclusion
SUMMARY

• A computer network allows for


communication between different
computers.
• Network can be classified based on their
sizes and reach from small (LAN and PAN)
to large (WAN and MAN)

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