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Finding Your Place in the Network
What are networks and how do I connect to them?
By Erin Hatfield
EDTECH 541
Boise State University
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What is a Network?
● A network is two or more computers linked together
● Can include more than just computers– Printers
– Scanners
– Copiers
– iPads
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What does a Network do?
● Allow computers to communicate● Shared drives and shared folders● Share files, internet connections, printers,
etc.
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What makes up a Network?
● At least two computers● Router● Software● A path for the information to take (usually
cable)
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Router
● Directs information● Share Internet
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Software
● Usually comes with computer● District purchased Novel
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The Path
● Ethernet cord– Faster
– More secure
– Less mobility
● Wireless– More mobility
– Cleaner appearance
– Slower
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How It all Fits Together
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What We See
● We have to connect the Ethernet Cord from the computer to the Network outlet
● Or enter the wireless password
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Resources
●Ethernet cord picture courtesy of:
http://www.washington.edu/itconnect/connect/uw-networks/uw-housing/
●Network picture courtesy of: http://www.ask-the-computer-doc.com/lan-
definition.html
●Information from: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm