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 What is networking?

Networking is developing and maintaining connections to other people. In order to connect into other people, it consist of computers, the wiring and other many devices such as the router, switches, modem and hubs. Example of Networking:     In Networking there are types of Networks:              ---CAN        Campus Area Network, Controller Area Network, or sometimes Cluster Area Network        A Campus Area Network (CAN) is used to connect buidlings across campuses of colleges or Universities. CANs' also connect buildings across a military installation as well. A CAN is actually a type of Local Area Network (LAN). It is larger than a LAN but smaller than a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).              ---PAN        Personal Area Network         A personal area network (PAN) is the interconnection of information technology devices within the range of an individual person, typically within a range of 10 meters.              ---DAN        Desk Area Network       The Desk Area Network (DAN) is a multimedia workstation based around an ATM interconnect (as shown in the above diagram). All communication between peripherals and even between the CPU and its main memory is achieved by sending ATM cells through a switch fabric.              ---LAN Local Area Network connects network devices over a relatively short distance. A networked office building, school, or home usually contains a single LAN, though sometimes one building will contain a few small LANs (perhaps one per room), and occasionally a LAN will span a group of nearby buildings.              ---MAN Metropolitan Area Network, a network spanning a physical area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, such as a city. A MAN is typically owned an operated by a single entity such as a government body or large corporation.              ---WAN A Wide Area Network, differs from a LAN in several important ways. Most WANs (like the Internet) are not owned by any one organization but rather exist under collective or distributed ownership and management.              How to network your computer??? There are things needed: Routers Network adapters Print server Ethernet cables            Instructions  Learn the jargon 1 A router relays data between your broadband Internet connection and your individual computers. 2 A network adapter connects to each computer. It sends data from the computer to the router. 3 An Internet protocol (IP) address is your computer's unique identification on the Internet. When you have a home network, all your computers share one IP address. 4 A print server is a special network adapter that's used to connect a printer to a network. With a print server, several computers can share one printer. Choose a network type 1 Network your computers wirelessly over radio waves using a special type of router called an access point. One access point can serve most average-sized homes. The trade name for this technology is Wi-Fi or 802.11b, or its faster cousin, 802.11g. Wi-Fi products should be compatible with each other regardless of brand. Wireless networks work for people who move from room to room with their laptops, or want to use them in cafe's, airports and other places with wireless service. 2 Use your home's electrical wiring to connect the router to each computer with a powerline network. The trade name for this technology is HomePlug. HomePlug networks are more secure than Wi-Fi networks and don't require special wiring. However, it's the newest technology and tends to be the most expensive. 3 Hook up with the most secure home network, a wired network, sometimes called Ethernet, 10-Base-T or 100-Base-T. If your broadband connection, router and all computers are in one room, it's the best choice. But because of its special wiring, it's also the least flexible if your needs change. Buy the equipment 1 Get one router. If you're going wireless, this router is called an access point or base station. 2 Get a network adapter for each computer. The simplest ones plug into the computer's universal serial bus (USB) port. If you're using a wired network, your computer probably already has an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) in it. 3 Purchase extra-long Ethernet cables (also called Category 5 or Cat5 cables) if you're using a wired network. 4 Buy a print server if you want to put a printer on your network. Make sure the connectors on your print server and printer match. Set it up 1 Start reading and experimenting. Many products have surprisingly good manuals and online support, and many Web sites are packed with good advice, such as HomeNetHelp.com, PracticallyNetworked.com and compnetworking.about.com. Many manufacturers offer online advice. Good technical support can make a huge difference in your installation, especially if you're not particularly patient or computer savvy. 2 If you're putting in a wired network, run cables to your stereo or home theater. Many new home entertainment components including digital video recorders and game systems are Internet-enabled.