Internet and Intranets

Internet and Intranets

In this session our learning objectives are
Internet and Intranets Connection Methods Hardware

Software
Connections Browsers

Information and opportunities Internet and Intranets offer

Internet Security Risks Laws and Guidelines that affect the use of IT.

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The Internet
The Internet is ? A worldwide interconnection of computers and networks that use the protocol IP. It allows for WWW, FTP, VoIP, Gaming, Filesharing, video, email.

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Uses for the internet
WWW or HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Email Outlook, Yahoo, Googlemail FTP File Transfer Protocol Gaming Video On Demand Voice Over IP Telephone Services File Sharing

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INTRANETS
What is an intranet ? It is an internal website that is setup internally for companies and can be accessed by employees for the purpose of standard documents or information and many items of information and data. INTERNAL WEBSITE WITHIN A COMPANY ACCESSED BY EMPLOYEES

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Connection to the internet - Hardware
What do we need to connect to the internet ?

Computer or smart phone Network hub if part of a network A wireless enabled Router if using WiFi ADSL or cable modem An Internet Service Provider

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MODEM
MODulator-DEModulator Converts digital 1s and 0s Into analogue waves.

Allows computers to talk over phone lines.

It connects directly to the communications line.

It is always the first device connected to the communications line.

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MODEM
FM Frequency Modulation AM Amplitude Modulation

Modulate a carrier signal into 1s and 0s.

FM How Often AM Loudness/Amplification

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ROUTER
A router is a device that has an IP address. Computers can then connect to it using this address. It then forward links onto another communications device that can access the internet.

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SWITCH
A switch is used to connect different network segments. A network segment is a set of computers all connected together. Like an intelligent hub.

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A Network HUB
A device that connects computers together and can link them all on to another device.

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HARDWARE
Order of devices A modem is always first. It is the connection to the telephone or data communications line. Routers, hubs and switches can be plugged into each other in any direction. But usually in the order of Router, Switch, Hub.

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Telephone or Data Communications Lines
To connect to the internet you need a link to it. This link can be BROADBAND ADSL or DSL DIAL UP ISDN

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Types of Line
BROADBAND Handles a broad band of frequencies (TV, Voice, Data) DSL is Digital subscribers line (Voice and data) DIAL-UP is maximum of 56k (Data) ISDN is Integrated Services Digital Network (Voice, Data, Video)

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Other ways to connect to the internet (HARDWARE)
What is there ?

Smart phone using 3G or 4g USB ADSL dongle that connects to a service provider network

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ISP Internet Service Providers
What are they ? Who are they ? What do they do ? An ISP sells Internet access to companies and individuals. It provides web servers which connect to the Internet. An ISP will provide its customers with a wide range of services Cable Television/Telephone services Bandwidth options. Email service. Web Hosting. Online and Telephone assistance.

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Software On The Internet
What software can you think of do you use to access services on the internet ? OUTLOOK BROWSERS EMAIL FTP File Transfer Protocol Lime Wire File Sharing

FIREWALL

SKYPE

SKYPE

GAMING

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BROWSERS
Browsers These allow you to utilise HTTP and HTTPS to view the WorldWideWeb.

What browsers are there ?

Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Netscape Navigator Opera

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FTP
File Transfer Protocol is used to access websites via a different door to download files.

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EMAIL Software that composes, sends and receives email

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SKYPE
Telephone calls can be made over the internet using VOIP VOIP is Voice Over Internet Protocol

A popular service that does this is SKYPE

This also includes video calls if a web cam is available.

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GAMING
Accessing games

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FILESHARING

It is possible to share files over the internet DropBox is a popular service where files can be uploaded to let others download them

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BROWSER FACILITIES OR FUNCTIONS

What facilities do browsers have available to use ?

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Types of Line
Browsers

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BROWSER FACILITIES
Navigation, forward and back.
Home Tabbed browsing Stop Refresh WWW Address bar Print Favourites

Windows Search
Access to Search Engines and Webpages HyperLinks HyperText Browser History

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RECAP
In this session we have learnt about Internet and its uses Intranets Connection hardware Modems Switches Routers Hubs Connection Lines ADSL DSL ISDN DIAL-UP Other hardware methods of connecting Dongles PDAs

ISP Internet Service Providers

Software used to access the services on the internet Email Browsers FTP

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Internet Security Risks ?
What risks are there in using the internet Downloading

Entering Personal Details

Online Banking Buying Items Off The Internet

Sending Emails
Uploading Files

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RISKS !!!
Viruses, attack, hacking, identity theft, fraud, getting passwords, stealing bank details, intercepting emails, theft of data, posting unwanted videos, posting unwanted text..

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RISK PREVENTION
What do you need to do to minimise some or all of the risk when accessing the internet ? FIREWALL VIRUS SCANNER INSTALL ADWARE AND MALWARE SCANNERS BE AWARE OF EMAIL SCAMS BE CAREFUL WHEN USING PAYMENT SITES BE CAREFUL DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING USE COMPLEX PASSWORDS

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RECAP
In this session we have learnt about Internet Security Risks Attack, Viruses, Hacking, Fraud, Theft, Email scams What Do These Risks Involve Viruses can scan your machine and delete your data or your passwords. Email scams can steal your personal details

Risk prevention
Firewalls Virus scanners Malware Adware Be aware of what sites you visit and the files you download.

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LAWS AND GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF IT

It is going to be your task to find out what laws and guidelines there are to using IT. You will need to produce worksheets outlining the main headings of guidelines and laws that exist for the day to day use of computers and IT.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/editorialguidelines/onguide/thelaw/lawontheinterne.shtml

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3 Major Headings For ICT and The Law

Data Protection Act (1998) Computer Misuse Act (1990)

Copyright, Design and Patents Act (1988)

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Some Things To Be Aware Of Copyright Protecion of Use of Information Sharing Information Obscene Publications CCTV Fraudulent Use of Data Access to your data Hacking and Accessing Information Planting viruses and Malware Deleting Files Blackmail

Internet Privacy
Data Privacy CDs DVDs Films Filesharing

Fraud
Posting Unwanted files and photos

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Health and Safety
When Using ICT
There are rules and guidelines that govern your health and safety when using ICT.

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Information and Opportunities Available Using the Internet.

Email FTP HTTP HTML

Job Searches research MP3 Video Telephone

Downloads Software Games Images

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