Computer Network Technology

What is a computer network? A computer network is a set of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected to each other to share information and move data through cables. Many users can print with the same printer or use the same software at the same time. Computers that store primary data and act as data centers are called Servers, while computers that are connected to networks and retrieve data from Servers are called Workstations.

Various Networks

1. Local Area Network (LAN) A network that is limited by a small area usually used by a small office in a building or school. Usually not far from 1 km square. Most LANs use cables and LAN cards to connect one computer to another. Each computer that is connected to a LAN has a different Internet Protocol Address. Usually abbreviated as IP Address. LAN can also be set up through Wireless …

An Eye Opener to Broadband Technology

Broadband refers to a high speed form of telecommunication ion which several frequencies are used to transmit information. The availability of a wide band of frequencies makes it possible to send large amounts of data through the various channels embedded within the band. This helps in saving a considerable amount of time.  A broadband connection has marked advantages over other forms of net access media like dial-up. Some of them are:

Gone are the days when you have to sit in front of your system for hours together to download a single document. Now with broadband technology you can get scores of data in a matter of minutes and seconds. Broadband speed is tons of times faster than other types of net connections especially dial-up.

How do you think all the gaming centers prosper these days, downloading complex, tricky games from the internet would not have been possible without broadband …