Computer Hardware

And Networking
 Computer Hardware
The computer Hardware refers to the physical
components of computer. In deed it is a
machine which can perform various tasks
for us.
Hardware like Motherboard, Disk Drives,
Daughter Board (LAN card, sound card, VGI
card, etc ).
Computer Hardware
Components
Mother board-
It is the
main printed
circuit board
(PCB),
It hold many
of the crucial
electronic
components
of the system.
 Central Processing Unit

The microprocessor
consists of three
sections:
1.Arithmetic Logic Unit
2.Registers
3.Control Unit
 MEMORY SLOT
There are 4 short
slots for SIMM
memory.
This board has
two long slots for
a new kind of
memory called
DIMM DRAM.
 RAM-Random Access Memory
It is a storage
device that
Temporary
stores data
while the
computer is
turned on.
 HDD- Hard Disk Drive
The main
storage area
in the
computer
where the
operating
system is
stored along
with other
applications.
 DVD Drives
DVD are like CD,
which have more
storage than CD
DVD drives are now
being installed in
new computers
instead of CD drives.
Computer DVD
drives are able to
read data stored on
CD-ROMS and
DVDs and can play
both video and audio
DVDs. CD-ROM
drives cannot read
DVDs.
Computer Networking
 Networking Hardware
The devices which
are used to
connect two or
more computers
placed anywhere
can be termed as
Hardware for
Networking.
 Networking devices
There are many networking devices-
1.LAN cards
2.Repeaters
3.HUB
4.Switches
5.Router
6.Networking Hardware.
 1.LAN Card
A LAN (local area
network) card
connects a computer
to a network, whether
local of foreign. It is
connected to the
computer mother
board via serial port.

Now a days these are by default

connected to the Mother Board.
 2.Repeaters
Connectivity devices that regenerate and
amplify an analog or digital signal so as to
transfer it to far places.
 3.Hubs
Multiport repeater containing multiple ports
to interconnect multiple devices. They reduces the
strength of signal for every connected port.
Due to this they are not used now a days.
 4.Switches
Subdivide a
network into
Smaller logical
pieces.
They can also
amplify the
signal.
 5.Routers
Multiport connectivity
device.
There main
purpose is to
connect two or
more network
connection having
different Network
IDs.
 6.Networking hardware

a. Cables and connectors

b. Networking tools.
 a. Cables and connectors

Coaxial cables - UTP - Unshielded

Twisted Pair cables.
These cables are
It is a set of three or four
used to carry pair of wires, with each
electrical signals pair twisted around each
b/w two or more other to prevent
computers. electromagnetic
interference.
 Fiber optical cable
Fiber optic cable
carries light signal.
These are used to
carry data at distant
places, which cannot
be done by coaxial
cables or UTP. They
are more secured, less
loss in signal strength.
 Connectors

RJ45 This connector BNC- it is commonly used

is used to connect the in base 10 Ethernet
twisted pair cables network, it is used to end
the magnetic signal within
with the networking the cable which carries
devices. info.
 Networking Tools

Crimping tool - this tool is designed for the

connections of the UTP cables with the
connectors by cutting, stripping, deforming.
Crimping was developed as a high-quality,
low cost replacement for soldering process.
Krone tool A
Punch Down tool
used by the
telecommunication
and network
technicians. It is
used for inserting
wires in insulation-
displacement
connector.
Summary -
Together with the combination of
hardware and networking the existing
form of networking is available, which
is fast, compact, easy to use and
secured.