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ITWS Ch2 PPT (Network and Internet) PDF
ITWS Ch2 PPT (Network and Internet) PDF
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong Workshop for IT Proficiency Test
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Contents
What is Computer Network?
Network and Servers
Communication Devices
Transmission Media
Browsing the Internet
Services on Internet
HSMC Moodle (Forum & Submission box)
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Network
Cable
Client
computers
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Servers
Networks allow computers to share
resources (i.e. hardware, software, data).
In many networks, one or more
computers act as a server.
Server controls access to the resources
on a network.
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Dedicated Servers
File server Stores and manages files
HKSAR
HSMC
You at home
ISP
(Client)
E.g. HKBN, PCCW …
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Dial-up Modem
Modem is for signal conversion device
E.g., over standard phone line:
a. for modulation (converting digital signal
into analog signal by the device modulator)
b. for demodulation (converting analog signal
into digital signal by the device
demodulator).
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Digital Modem
A digital modem is a communications
device that sends and receives data and
information to and from a digital line.
Examples: DSL modem or Cable modem.
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Network Cards
Sometimes called a network interface
card (NIC pronounced nick)
It is a communications device that is
installed in a computer, so that it can be
connected to a network.
NIC for
desktop
computer
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Hotspot
Hotspot is a physical place where
wireless service is provided.
Examples:
Starbucks, GovWiFi
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~Your Computer
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Encrypted Connection
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HSU VPN
Use HSU VPN to access HSMC library
electronic resources.
https://itsc.hsu.edu.hk/user-
services/sslvpn/
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Eg: 205.128.227.5
137.189.123.240
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Web browser
An application program that allows you to
view Web pages
Common examples:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
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URL
A web document on a the computer
network is located by ” Uniform Resource
Locator”
Protocol Domain name Path & File name
https://www.hsu.edu.hk/en/about-hsuhk/
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Search engine
An application program that is used to find
information on the WWW by entering words or
phrases called search text, also called a
keyword.
The information may be a mix of web pages,
images, and other types of files.
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Plug-ins
Application programs that extend the capability
of a browser or your computer.
You can download many plug-ins at no cost
from various Web sites.
Also called Add-on or extension.
Examples
• Acrobat Reader
• QuickTime
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Services on Internet
1. Electronic Mail (E-mail)
2. Instant Messaging
3. Online Social Network
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Electronic Mail
e-mail: Short for electronic mail
One of the original services on the Internet
The transmission of messages and files via
a computer network
Messages consist of simple text or
attachments, such as documents,
graphics, or audio/video clips
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Electronic Mail
Two forms of e-mail
Free web-based: e.g. Gmail and Hotmail
E-mail program run on your computer:
e.g., MS Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird
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E-Mail Address
Unique name that consists of a user name
and domain name that identifies the user
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Instant Messaging
A real-time Internet
communications service that notifies
you when one or more people are
online and allows you to exchange
messages or files
Examples:
WhatsApp, Line, WeChat,
Skype,..
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HSMC Moodle
Forum
Submission box
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References
Shelly, G. B., Vermaat, M. E., Quasney, J. J. Sebok,
S. L. & Freund, S. M. (2012). Discovering
Computers: Your interactive guide to the digital
world: complete (Chapter 2). Australia: Course
Technology, Cengage Learning.
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