Grade 9

Compute
r
Networks
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TERM 3
 STAND-ALONE
COMPUTER

Ability to input , output and

process data
No connection with any other
computers
Central Processing Unit
Memory
etc.
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Working with
Public
Starting a business
Two computers used
to share data
Printer
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Peer to Peer
Network
Simplest Network
Connecting these
computers using CABLES.
Can Share data and
Resources.
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Peer to Peer
Network
It is the simplest
form, a peer-to-
peer (P2P)
network is created
when two or more
PCs are connected
and share
resources without
going through a
separate server
computer
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ADVANTAGES
Simplest
Network
Networking is
easy
Less expensive

DISADVANTAGES
Network fails - If the computer which the
printer is connected is turned of
Network Fails -You have 3 PCs, middle PC
TURNED OFF breaks the chain
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Server Becomes the CENTRAL POINT OF

CONNECTIVITY and ACCESS
1 SERVER and no of CLIENTS
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Server runs with a special type of
SOFTWARE.
Servers operate within a client-
server architecture.
Servers are computer programs
running to serve the requests of
other programs, the clients.
Thus, the server performs some
tasks on behalf of clients.
It facilitates the clients to share
data, information or any
hardware and software
resources.
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What is the purpose of having a

server?
A server typically processes
data. The purpose of a server is
to share data or hardware and
software resources among
clients.
This architecture is called the
clientserver model. The clients
may run on the same computer IBM SERVER
or may connect to the server
over a network.
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CLIENT SERVER ARCHITECTURE

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What is a COMPUTER
NEYWORK ?
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What is a COMPUTER
NEYWORK ?
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LAN Local Area Network
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A local area network
(LAN) Localized
network
Local means within a
room, office, building
etc.
A local area network (LAN) is a
computer network that
interconnects computers within
a limited area
such as a residence, school,
laboratory, university campus
or office building and has its
network equipment and
interconnects locally managed.
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AREA NETWORK

ASSIGNMENT
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WAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrY26cvZlSU
WAN
Wide area network
(WAN) is a type of
telecommunication
network, which is used
to connect the
computers on a wide
geographical area.
WANs are often
constructed from
several smaller
networks (LANs, MANs,
etc.)
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difference
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LAN and a
WAN?
A Local Area Network
(LAN) is a private
computer network that
connects computers in
small physical areas.
Example: A small office, A
Single building, Multiple
buildings inside a campus
etc.
Wide Area Networks
(WAN) is type of
computer network to
connect offices which are
located in diferent
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TELEPHONE LINES

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