Use of a computer network to share resources and for communication
Communication Using a Computer Network
A computer network helps with easy communication among friends by messaging. A message can be directed to many friends in the network at one time. The Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used for this purpose.
Sharing Resources Using a Computer Network
When a printer is connected to the network using cables or wireless, every one in the network can use it when arrangements are made as such.
Some other devices shared in a network.
Advantages of Using Peripherals in Common
- Ability to use common hardware with several computers.
- Saving money
- Saving time
e.g.: Sharing software
Each stand-alone computer may need individual software licenses. This is very expensive. However, buying multiuser software licenses for a computer network is relatively low. This saves a lot of money.
e.g.: Sharing data and information
Sharing data and information helps save time, money and storage capacity while increasing the efficiency and productivity.
File Folder
When a folder is shared in a network, all the files in the folder can be accessed by the users in the network. This provides an opportunity to share images, photos, songs and videos, etc. among friends.
RECALL
- A collection of two or more computers connected to shared resources is a computer network.
- Computer connection types used in networking: Wired and Wireless.
- A computer network may have different servers to provide different services.
- The switch functions as a mediator to build up communication between two or more
- computers.
- Hardware, software, data and information can be shared by users in a computer network.
- All types of files in a file folder can be commonly used by the users in a network.
- A printer connected to the network can be made available for common use by the users in the network.