1.Explanation of Networks - What is a network? - Why do schools build networks? - Types of networks - Common Terms Photo Credits: flickr.com

2. What is a Network? Connects users to devices Consists of: Clients Infrastructure Networking Electronics Photo Credits: flickr.com 3. Clients, Infrastructure, Networking Electronics Clients These are the users Infrastructure The makeup Wires, fiber optics, Networking Electronics Devices that move Stores data Photo Credits: flickr.com 4. Why do Schools build Networks? Efficient access to information Opportunities for student collaborative learning Interdisciplinary curriculum Professional growth through online courses A more active and connected community Shared access Easier scheduling Shared devices Photo Credits: flickr.com 5. Types of Networks LAN Local Area Network WAN Wide Area Network WLAN Wireless Local Area Network MAN Metropolitan Area Network CAN Campus Area Network.. SAN Storage Area Network. Photo Credits: flickr.com 6. Most Common Networks LAN All clients share a common infrastructure Typically in the same building WAN Links two or more LANs Separated by distance Photo Credits: flickr.com 7. Network Common Terms Protocol Platform Media type Topologies Photo Credits: flickr.com 8. Protocol Standard for how devices communicate Physical Protocols Voltage levels on wires Network Protocols Retransmit of data Protocol Suite Group of protocols working together 9. Platform Combination of a hardware & an operating family Examples Macintosh OS Windows UNIX Many school networks are mutiplatform Photo Credits: flickr.com 10. Media Type Pathway for the data Examples Fiber optics Copper wire Radio waves Photo Credits: flickr.com 11. Topology Shape of a network The most common shape is a star with all the clients stations connected to a central point Photo Credits: Flickr.com, Flickr.com, Flickr.com Star Ring Bus 12. References Mitchell, B. (n.d.). Introduction to Network Types. About.com. Retrieved from http://compnetworking.about.com/od/basicnetwork ingconcepts/a/network_types.htm Northwest Educational Technology Consortium (2005). A Guide to Networking for K-12 Schools. Retrieved from http://www.netc.org/network_guide/ Wise Geek (2003-2013). Network Devices. Retrieved from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are- network-devices.htm