Basics of Networking

The problem

The solution

Find examples of the following

Benefits: 
  • shared peripherals, 
  • shared data, 
  • flexible access, 
  • media streaming, 
  • communication, 
  • control of user access rights, 
  • centralised administration, 
  • simultaneous access to the internet
Networks: 
  • wired, 
  • wireless; 
  • LAN, 
  • WAN


Network components: 
  • cable, 
  • router, 
  • booster, 
  • wireless enabled devices (for example wi-fi, Bluetooth),
  • media streaming device

IP Address

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Every computer on the network has a unique address, so that information can be sent to it.  It's just like the unique address of your house which allows the postman to deliver letters.

The IP address is a unique global system which allows every computer in the world to have its own address.

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