All About Networks

EdTech 541- Fall

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Name similarities and differences between a stand-alone computer, a home network, a school network & the Internet

• Draw a rough diagram telling how our school’s network operates

• Tell how to be responsible while using our school network and explain why this is important

• Know what to do if you have trouble connecting to our network

Part 1: What is a Network?

Brainstorm examples of when the word "network” is used

Define “network” http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/network

Define “Computer Networking”

Stand-alone computer or

device

vs

Connecting to a Network

Types of Computer Networks

• Personal network

• Home network

• School network

• The Internethttp://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/co/Computer_network

• With your partner, watch this BrainPop movie to better understand how a computer connects to the Internet

• When you’re done, take the BrainPop review quiz together

• If you finish the quiz, add questions to our shared class Google Doc

Any Computer Internet

Our School Network Internet

Laptop, iPad, Phone, etc Plugged in client computer

WiFi (wireless connection) Ethernet (wired connection)

Router

School servers (DNS, DHCP & more)

Firewall

Internet Provider

Internet (“The Cloud”)

Understanding Routers

(Teacher leads exercise on routers & the Internet described here)

Our School’s Computer Network

School ServersInclude:

• DHCP server

• DNS server

• Data on School “G”

• PowerSchool

• Library

• Office

• …and more!!

From the WBAIS

Responsible Use Policy (RUP)

Avoid…

Bandwidth Wasters that cause network slowdowns (for anything other than academic purposes)

These include sites that are dedicated to instant messaging and chat.

They also include music and video download sites, as these files are large.

TroubleshootingIf your computer is not connecting to our network,

check:

1. Is your computer physically connected?

2. Is it a website problem?

3. Is the problem device-specific?

4. Email our system administrators at help@...

WBAIS Network Administrators