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This chapter discusses the essential components of telecommunications and computer networks, exploring the importance of effective communication in information systems. Key topics include the roles of senders, receivers, and coded messages within a transmission medium, along with rules and protocols for successful data exchange. It covers network models (centralized, distributed, collaborative), classes of networks (PBX, LAN, WAN), and the infrastructure necessary for efficient communication, such as servers, clients, transmission media, and network topologies.
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Importance of Telecommunications • Work Group Communication • E-mail • Video conferencing • Emerging Business Applications • Electronic Commerce • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) • Rapid rate of change in technology
Data Communication • All communications require three things: • Senders and receivers that have something to share • Coded by sender • Decoded by receiver • A pathway or transmission media to send the message • Rules or protocols of communication
Computer Networks • Computers and other devices connected by a communications channel • Share files and other resources between users • Channel: the transmission media • Bandwidth: carrying capacity of the media • Protocols: the physical and logical rules for transmission
Remaining Topics • Computing Network Models • Classes of Computer Networks • Building Blocks of Computer Networks
Computing Network Models • Centralized computing • Uses mainframes and “dumb” terminals • Distributed computing • Uses separate computers • Collaborative computing • Uses two or more networked computers • Networks today include all three models
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • Building Blocks of Computer Networks
Classes of Computer Networks • Private Branch Exchange (PBX) • A privately owned telephone switch • Local Area Network (LAN) • Usually confined to a single building or site • Wide Area Network (WAN) • Enterprise network - one organization • Global network
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • PBX, LAN, WAN (enterprise & global) • Building Blocks of Computer Networks
Building Blocks of Computer Networks • Servers, Clients, and Peers • Network Services • Transmission Media • Network Topologies • Network Access Control Methods • Major Standards
Servers, Clients, and Peers • Server-centric networks • Server • A network computer that makes services available to users • Client • Uses services provided by a server • Peer-to-peer networks • Allow any computer or device to provide and request services
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • PBX, LAN, WAN (enterprise & global) • Building Blocks of Computer Networks • Server-centric/peer-to-peer • Network Services • Transmission Media • Network Topologies • Network Access Control Methods • Major Standards
Network Services • Offered by the network operating system • File services • Store, retrieve, and move data • Print services • Control access to printers and fax machines • Message services • Deal with communication between network users • Application services • Run software for network clients
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • PBX, LAN, WAN (enterprise & global) • Building Blocks of Computer Networks • Server-centric/peer-to-peer • Network Services • Transmission Media • Network Topologies • Network Access Control Methods • Major Standards
Transmission Media • The physical pathway that carries signals • Media characteristics • Bandwidth - transmission capacity stated in megabits per second (Mbps) • Attenuation - weakening of signal over distance • EMI - electromagnetic interference • Two forms • Cable media • Wireless media
Cable Media • Twisted Pair • Two or more pairs of insulated copper wires • Coaxial • Inner copper conductor surrounded by plastic insulation with outer braided foil shield • Fiber Optic • Uses pulses of light to send data • Glass or plastic core surrounded by cladding with a tough outer sheath
Wireless Media • Infrared Line of Sight • Light waves transmit data on unobstructed path • High-Frequency Radio • Radio signals up to 39.6 meters • Microwave Line of Sight • Terrestrial uses earth-based antennas • Satellite sends signals between antennas on earth and orbiting satellites
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • PBX, LAN, WAN (enterprise & global) • Building Blocks of Computer Networks • Server-centric/peer-to-peer • Network Services • Transmission Media (Cable, Wireless) • Network Topologies • Network Access Control Methods • Major Standards
Network Topologies • Star Network • All nodes attached to center a hub • Messages must pass through the hub • Ring Network • A closed loop • Messages move in one direction • Bus Network • An open-ended line • Nodes receive message at the same time
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • PBX, LAN, WAN (enterprise & global) • Building Blocks of Computer Networks • Server-centric/peer-to-peer • Network Services • Transmission Media (Cable, Wireless) • Network Topologies (Star, Ring, Bus) • Network Access Control Methods • Major Standards
Network Access Control Methods • Distributed Access Control • Token passing • Circulating electronic token prevents collisions • Must possess the token to transmit a message • Random Access Control • CSMA/CD • “Listen” for quiet line; then send message • Collision occurs with simultaneous messages • Must wait and resend
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • PBX, LAN, WAN (enterprise & global) • Building Blocks of Computer Networks • Server-centric/peer-to-peer • Network Services • Transmission Media (Cable, Wireless) • Network Topologies (Star, Ring, Bus) • Network Access Control Methods (Distributed—Token passing, Random) • Major Standards
Network Operating Systems • Client/server architecture LANs • The system software runs on the file server • Part of the NOS runs on each workstation • Peer-to-peer networks • NOS is installed on each attached workstation • Runs on top of the local operating system
Computing Network Models • Centralized, distributed, collaborative • Classes of Computer Networks • PBX, LAN, WAN (enterprise & global) • Building Blocks of Computer Networks • Server-centric/peer-to-peer • Network Services (File, print, message, application) • Transmission Media (Cable, Wireless) • Network Topologies (Star, Ring, Bus) • Network Access Control Methods (Distributed -Token passing, Random) • Major Standards (The OSI Model)