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    This document provides information on planning and designing internet infrastructure. It discusses the key components needed, including a computer with a recent CPU and sufficient RAM, a telephone modem to connect to the internet, a network interface card to connect to a wired or wireless access point, and access points such as routers to provide a link between the computer and internet service provider. The document describes what each of these components are and their functions in allowing a user to connect to the internet.

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    Build Internet Infrastructure

    • Unit of Competence: Build Internet Infrastructure


    • Module Title : Build Internet Infrastructure
    • Module Code: ICT HNS4 03 0811
    Learning outcomes:

    • LO1: Plan and design internet infrastructure


    • LO2: Install and configure internet infrastructure and services
    • LO3: Test security and internet access
    • LO4: Ensure user accounts are verified for security
    • LO5: Manage and support internet
    LO1 Plan and design internet infrastructure
    • 1.1 Introduction to internet infrastructure
    • What is Internet?
    • It is net or the web that contains billions of web pages,
    • It is a limitless location to locate information and
    entertainment.
    • Also has thousands of services that make life more
    convenient.
    Cont….
    • Internet infrastructure like:
     Software
     Computer hardware system with an Internet service provider
    • Computer Hardware Required for Internet & Internet Access Components
    1. PC
    • Any PC (Windows) should work and is recommending at this time.
    • It could be that for your application a Mac or Linux box will work fine, but our
    priority for now is the PC(window) platform.Select a PC that will fit the user.
    • Ideally the PC will have:
    • a recent model CPU such as Pentium or Celeron, say 2Ghz or faster
    • 2GB RAM (1GB is OK but why take a chance)
    • Windows XP (Pro or Home)
    Cont…
    2. Telephone Modem
    • converts the signals from your computer into a series of sounds and
    transmits them across the phone line.
    • It is combining parts of two different words:
    – Modulator and demodulator.
    • A modem is a device that both modulates and demodulates
    signals
    3. Network Interface Card
    • NIC allows you to connect an Ethernet cable to your computer from
    an access point.
    • NIC can be built in to the computer or
    • purchased as an external device that you plug in to the computer.
    Cont…
    • 4. Wired Access Points
    • Access points are generally;routers, cable modems, or DSL modems
    that provide a link between the ISP and your physical computer..
    5. Wireless Access Points

    • Allows you to connect to an access point without using a physical


    connection.
    • Wireless access can be configured in your home using a wireless
    router and a computer with a wireless interface.
    • Wireless interfaces can be installed within the computer or
    • purchased separately as a USB device that can be plugged in when
    needed. Many businesses, such as hotels and coffee shops, provide
    free wireless access in their buildings for the use of their customers.

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