ICE4M -- Networking Review Assignment
A computer network is multiple computers connected together
using a telecommunication system for the purpose of communicating and sharing
resources. A network can consist of as few as 2 computers, or of millions
of computers (internet).
The purpose of this assignment is to review some of the basic
concepts of a computer network. Answer the following questions using the internet
and your textbook.
- What
are the main differences between a LAN and a WAN computer network (give 3
differences).
- Network
Topology is used to describe how computers on a local area network are connected.
There are 4 common topologies. List these 4 topologies along with either
a brief description or diagram illustrating the physical configuration.
- Networking
hardware includes all of the electronic components that are needed in order
to create a computer network. Describe briefly the following network hardware
terms:
Hub, node, modem, router, switch,
bridge, server and network interface card
- Network
transmission media refers to the medium in which data is passed between
computers that are networked. List 4 different mediums that might be used.
- What
is an Ethernet Data Collision and how can this situation be dealt with?