Computer Network

What is a computer network?

Where in the computer network is a plurality of computers are connected to each other, in order to share information and resources of the system.

Characteristics of computer networks

Shared resources from one computer to another

Files created, and store them on a computer, to access these files from another computer over a network connection (s) Printer, scanner or fax machine connected to a computer network, allowing the network to other computers through a network of machines.

The following is the hardware needed to set up a computer network list.

Network Cable

Distributors

Router

Built-in network card

Network Cables

Network cables are used to connect computers. The most commonly used cable is Category 5 cable rj-45.

Distributors

A computer can be connected via the serial port to another one, but if we need to connect multiple computers to generate a network, the serial connection will not work. The solution is to use a central agency, which other computers, printers, scanners, etc. can be connected, then the agency will manage or distribute network traffic.

Router

A router is a device acts as the type of computers and other devices are part of a network, wherein the center point. Router is equipped with a hole called port and the computer, and connect to other devices using a network cable router. Now give the day a router to use this computer may not have any physical cable connection in wireless mode.