DNS allows us to refer to computers by host names as well as by Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. ... A domain name is a computer name suffix shared by a group of computers in the same organization. ... Its only task is to obtain the hardware addresses of TCP/IP hosts on broadcast-based networks. ... As soon as the hardware address is obtained, the IP address and the hardware address are stored in the ARP cache. This cache is checked for IP/Hardware address mapping before an ARP broadcast is initiated. ...

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Printers and other hardware peripherals can also be shared between systems. ... Conferencing- Hardware is available to provide a videoconference using the Internet. ... The computer workstation can also transfer data to PDA's and laptop computers. ... Replace case computer case then place computers in final locations within your home. ... Set the IP address on each computer to the following: Computer 1- 192.168.1.2 Computer 2- 192.168.1.3 Computer 3- 192.168.1.4 The IP address of 192.168.1.1 is the IP address of the router. ...

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In order for the linked computers to communicate an agreed set of protocols is required. The beneficial effect of networking is that cost savings can be made by the use of sharing hardware Tanenbaum (2002 p.2). ... The 802 standards provide the hardware specifications for networks. ... Computer networks had suffered up to the 1970's from an inability to communicate across vendor specific technology. ... Computer system development by the 1970s had seen a huge advance in technology. ...

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A computer network is a group of connected computers that allow the sharing of information and peripherals. ... Also, in order to cut down on server failure, special-purpose server software, hardware and expert staff is required. ... A bus topology is the most common method for connecting computers. ... Each computer is given an equal chance to send data; therefore none of the computers can occupy the network. ... On the contrary, if one computer fails, the entire network will not. ...

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Information and the Internet Without standards, there would not be a way for two computers to communicate with one another. They allow the hardware and software from different vendors to work together. ... The data link layer uses switches to govern the movement of messages between a source PC to the computer in which the message is sent to. ... At the internet layer (layer 3) a router is used to transport packets between host computers. ...

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