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Unit 1 Introduction to Networks

The document outlines a curriculum unit on networking, covering topics such as network types, components, and their impact on daily life. It emphasizes the importance of networks in communication and includes practical activities for students to explore job opportunities in IT and networking. Key concepts include LANs, WANs, and the role of intermediary devices in data management.

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Unit 1 Introduction to Networks

The document outlines a curriculum unit on networking, covering topics such as network types, components, and their impact on daily life. It emphasizes the importance of networks in communication and includes practical activities for students to explore job opportunities in IT and networking. Key concepts include LANs, WANs, and the role of intermediary devices in data management.

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2nd semester 2024-

2025

UNIT 1
Introduction to Networks
At the end of the unit, the student must have:

1 Explained how multiple networks are used in everyday life.

2 Explained how host and network devices are used .

3 Explained network representations and how they are used in network


topologies.
4 Compared the characteristics of common types of networks.

5 Explained how LANs and WANs interconnect to the internet.

6 Described the four basic requirements of a reliable network.

7 Explained how trends such as BYOD, online collaboration, video, and cloud
computing are changing the way we interact.
8
1.1 Network Affects our Lives
Questions..

01 02

Life without What will be


internet: What possible in the
would life be like
future using
without the
internet? the network as
the platform?
Networking Today
Networks Connect Us

Communication is almost as
important to us as our reliance on
air, water, food, and shelter. In
today’s world, through the use of
networks, we are connected like
never before
Networking Today
No Boundaries

• World without boundaries


• Global communities
• Human network
1.2 Network
Components
Host Roles
Every computer on a network is called a
host or end device.

Servers are computers that provide


information to end devices:
• email servers
• web servers
• file server
Clients are computers that send requests to
the servers to retrieve information:
• web page from a web server
• email from an email server
Peer-to-Peer
It is possible to have a device be a client and a server in a Peer-to-Peer Network.
This type of network design is only recommended for very small networks.
Network Components

End Devices
An end device is where a message originates from or where it is
received. Data originates with an end device, flows through the
network, and arrives at an end device.
Intermediary Network Devices
An intermediary device interconnects end devices. Examples include
switches, wireless access points, routers, and firewalls.
Management of data as it flows through a network is also the role of
an intermediary device, including:
 Regenerate and retransmit data signals.
 Maintain information about what pathways exist in the network.
 Notify other devices of errors and communication failures.
Network Media
Communication across a network is carried through a medium which
allows a message to travel from source to destination.
1.3 Network Representations and
Topologies
Network Representations

Network diagrams, often called topology


diagrams, use symbols to represent devices
within the network.
Important terms to know include:
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Physical Port
Interface

Note: Often, the terms port and interface are


used interchangeably
Topology Diagrams
Physical topology diagrams illustrate Logical topology diagrams
the physical location of intermediary illustrate devices, ports, and
devices and cable installation. the addressing scheme of the
network.
1.4 Common Types of
Networks
Networks of Many Sizes
• Small Home Networks – connect a few computers
to each other and the Internet
• Small Office/Home Office – enables computer
within a home or remote office to connect to a
Small Home SOHO corporate network
• Medium to Large Networks – many locations with
hundreds or thousands of interconnected
computers
• World Wide Networks – connects hundreds of
millions of computers world-wide – such as the
internet
Medium/Large World Wide
LANs and WANs
Network infrastructures vary greatly in
terms of:
• Size of the area covered
• Number of users connected
• Number and types of services
available
• Area of responsibility

Two most common types of networks:


• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN).
A LAN is a network infrastructure that A WAN is a network infrastructure that
spans a small geographical area. spans a wide geographical area.
The Internet
The internet is a worldwide collection of
interconnected LANs and WANs.
• LANs are connected to each other using
WANs.
• WANs may use copper wires, fiber optic
cables, and wireless transmissions.
The internet is not owned by any individual
or group. The following groups were
developed to help maintain structure on the
internet:
IETF
ICANN
IAB
Intranets and Extranets
An intranet is a private
collection of LANs and WANs internal
to an organization that is meant to be
accessible only to the organizations
members or others with authorization.

An organization might use


an extranet to provide secure access
to their network for individuals who
work for a different organization that
need access to their data on their
network.
Class Activity
Draw your concept of the
Internet
Demonstrate that networks are made of many different components.
Background / Scenario
Draw and label a map of the Internet as you interpret it now. Include your home or
school/university location and its respective cabling, equipment, devices, etc. Some
items you may want to include:
• Devices or equipment
• Media (cabling) Materials needed:
• Link addresses or names
• Sources and destinations Intermediate pad paper
• Internet service providers

Deadline=
Laboratory Activity 1 Research IT and Networking Job Opportunities

Objectives
 Research Job Opportunities

Background / Scenario
Jobs in Information Technology (IT) and computer networking continue
to grow. Most employers require some form of industry standard
certification, degree, or other qualifications from their potential
employees, especially those with limited experience. The Cisco CCNA Required Resources
certification is a known and established entry-level networking
certification that is respected in the industry. There are additional levels  Device with Internet access
and kinds of Cisco certifications that one can attain, and each
certification may enhance employment opportunities as well as salary
range.

In this lab, you will complete targeted job searching on the web to find
what types of IT and computer networking jobs are available; what
kinds of skills and certifications you will need; and the salary ranges
associated with the various job titles.
Instructions
You will use a web browser to visit the popular job listing websites, such as monster.com and salary.com.

Step 1: Open a web browser and go to a job listing website .


In the URL address bar type http://monster.com and press Enter.

Note: For job listings outside of the U.S., use the following link to search for your country:

http://www.monster.com/geo/siteselection/

Step 2: Search for networking related jobs .


a. Type the word Network Administrator in the Keyword or Title box. Click Find Jobs to continue.

b. Notice the search results. Now, focus your search by adding terms to the search for Network Administrator. Try terms
like Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, etc.

c. Now try refining your search by adding different geographical locations. Did you find jobs in the locations you entered?
Answers will vary.

d. Try searching a different website. Go to http://www.salary.com and click the Job Search menu bar
button.

Note: For salary listings outside of the U.S., use the following link to search for your country:

http://www.payscale.com/rccountries.aspx

e. Add a search term like Information Technology to the Job title or Keyword field box and click Get my
salary estimate.

f. Note the large number of matching search results. Select a job title that interests you. Click SHOW MY
SALARY ESTIMATE RESULTS.

g. Spend time searching for jobs and looking through the search results. Take note of what skills are required
for different job titles and the range of starting salaries.
Reflection Questions

Answer the following questions based on your research findings.


1. What job titles did you search for?
2. What skills or certifications were required?
3. Did you find any jobs that you previously did not know existed? If so, what
were they?
4. Did you find any jobs that you are interested in? If so, which ones and
what skills or certifications do they require?
Thank you for
listening!!
God bless

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