Computer Networking

Computer networks are computers that are connected between a computer with other computers.

Computer network serves to exchange data, communications, or take advantage of Computing power from the server.

Distributed Network
Distributed network is a network of processing done in each of the computer itself.

Centralized network
Centralized network is a computer network processing is done centrally focused on the server itself so that the user computers as a client


Star Topology

Centralized control, all links must be channeled through the center of all of the data node or the client chooses. Central node is called primary or other server and is called the secondary stations or client server. After a network connection initiated by the client server server at any time can use the network connection without waiting for commands from the server.

Benefits
Most Flexible
Installation / changing station is very easy and does not interfere with the other networks.
Central control
Ease of detection and isolation of errors / damage
Ease of network management

Losses
not efficient cable
Need special handling
Central control (HUB) to be a critical element.


Special IP addresses on the LAN (Private Network) has its own set of default and internationally with. IP Address for the local network computer is: