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Network Installation Guide:
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LAN (Local Area Network)
A network of computers, typically
within a single building. Usually they share the resources
of a single server, or perhaps a small number of servers
each of which specialises in particular tasks such as e-mail,
file storage, and so on.
Network
Usually, two or more
computers that are connected together to make communications
easier. There are other sorts of networks as well, such
as telephone networks, rail networks, and so on. What they
have in common is interconnectivity, for the same basic
purpose: communication.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
A network of computers spread
over more than one site. Communication between sites usually
happens via the telephone network, using high-speed technologies
such as leased-lines.
Ethernet
Also known as IEEE 802.3,
Ethernet is the most commonly-used standard for networking
computers using either coaxial or twisted-pair cables. The
computers compete for access to the network's resources,
so on a busy network it may be necessary to split the network
into segments by using a switch.
Switch
A device for controlling
network data traffic by dividing the network into separate
segments.
Computer Network Equipment
Guide
Your network will commonly
consist of the following basic parts. Whether you are buying
a single part or a whole network please call us to find
exactly what you need.
Servers and Workstations
Servers will store files
centrally and run all the services, security, sharing and
storage for the whole network. Workstations are the computers
which use the network.
Hubs and Switches
These are used to direct
and limit network traffic. They are used to divide your
network into logical segments so that data can reach its
destination more efficiently, without getting in the way
of data headed elsewhere. If a network is getting too busy,
an appropriately positioned switch can often sort the problem
out.
Cabling
Most small to medium sized
networks these days use category 5 or 5e cable. This is
the type of cable that is officially approved for use with
so-called Ethernet networks (the most common type).
Network Software
To run a network, your computers
need some network software. Typically this will be a suitable
version of the Windows(TM) or Unix operating systems.
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