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The concept and purpose of computer networking, including advantages and disadvantages; 11 ATAR 12 GEN


Concept of Networking

  • the concept of networking is the idea of coming together
  • a computer network is a collection of computers that are joined together
  • it does this by creating links which allow communication between connected devices
  • the link is created though hardware and is setup using software (eg TCP/IP)
  • it involves sending a request to use a network resource, eg asking for a file stored on the server
  • it also involves receiving from the the network resource eg receiving the file
  • networking will continue to work as long as the connections still work

Purpose of Networking

  • to share resources such as; internet, printers, data files, scanners, photocopiers, email, messaging
  • it allows people to stay in touch with friends, work mates, family and more
  • it allows people to do their jobs
  • it allows people to conduct hobbies and much more
  • it allows people to be entertained
  • it is becoming so popular that even parts of our house and car are now networked;fridge, car

Advantages of Networking

  • it is faster to communicate
  • we can communicate from different devices, smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops.
  • to share resources in an office = saving money, ie no need to buy a printer for everyone in the office, just share one.
  • to share resources at school eg a teacher puts a file on the network for the students to download and use OR a student uploads an assignment to a teacher on the school network.
  • to work together on the same project; open the shared project and each person can contribute to it from the one location
  • networked data is available from any computer on the network

Disadvantages of Networking

  • a single point of failure results in a network that doesn't function properly
  • a network administrator must be used
  • security issues; eg a virus can get to the computers which could lead to malfunction
  • privacy issues; eg a virus can get to the computers which could lead to spyware obtained personal details

 


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