Networking Personal Computers

Paper Summary:

This paper presents a literature review discussing several issues associated with the implementation of computer networks. The review begins by defining the term computer network and then goes on to discuss the differences between wire-based and wireless networks, business networks, the types of networks that can be utilized, the need for networks, and network security. The report then focuses on describing in detail the steps that would need to be taken to create a new network for 50 personal computers. Next, the steps for creating both a wire-based network and a wireless network are listed and compared. In addition, this portion of the report contains some information and images concerning the equipment needed to create the network. Finally, the report includes a conclusion that will focus on the answers to the questions listed above and provide a summarization of the report. The conclusion contains a recommendation concerning whether the organization should create a new network utilizing a wire-based platform or a wireless platform. It also offers some information concerning discoveries and benefits associated with computer networking.

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Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Structure of Report
Review of Literature
Definition of a Computer network
Wire-based and wireless networks
Business networks
Types of networks
The need for networks
Network security
Creating a Network of 50 Personal Computers
Wire Based Network Platform
Steps to Create a Wire based platform
Wireless Network Platform
Steps to Create a Wireless Network Platform
Conclusion
Summarization
Recommendations
Discovery and Benefits

From the Paper:

"In the current network environment several vendors manufacture adapters and base stations. In addition the cost associated with the implementation of WiFi systems has decreased tremendously and WiFi is now available in schools, homes and the workplace (Emerging Technologies: Wireless Networks, 2002). The article further reports that the use of WiFi in the home has come as a result of the increased popularity of higher-speed Internet access such as cable and DSL. In addition bases stations permit internet access to be shared amongst several users. In the case of Apple's airport the DHCP ('dynamic host configuration protocol') is already a part of the Airport hub, and several devices can share the same IP number. The base station can also be attached to an Ethernet Internet connection. Many base stations also have firewall protection.
"The use of WiFi is also extremely popular because it allows mixed networks to exist harmoniously (Emerging Technologies: Wireless Networks, 2002). This means that Mac and Windows computers can operate using the same WiFi network (Emerging Technologies: Wireless Networks, 2002). In addition to the networking of computers peripherals and mobile devices that have Wi Fi cards can also operate on the network (Emerging Technologies: Wireless Networks, 2002)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "About Networking products". Retrieved October 30, 2007 from: http://techpubs.sgi.com/library/tpl/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi/0650/bks/SGI_Admin/books/IA_NetwkMail/sgi_html/ch01.html
• "About WCN". Retrieved October 30, 2007 from: http://wcn.cnt.org/about/
• Andress, A. (2003). Surviving Security: How to Integrate People, Process, and Technology. Boca Raton, FL: Auerbach Publications.
• Carrier Class Enterprise Networks. (2003, January). Business Communications Review, 33, 7.
• Cautions for 'Wifi' Theft; BRITAIN. (2007, April 18). Daily Post (Liverpool, England), p. 15.

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