Discover network connections and layouts. Learn how the gateway works for a wired and wireless network. Learn how to add more network connections, extend a Wi-Fi network, and examine the network in Windows. Find out how to get network details in Windows.
- [Voiceover] Is the computer network a peripheral…or a is your computer a peripheral on the network?…It's philosophical debate…that I don't want to get into right now.…With the prevalence of broadband internet…the network is now a part…of every modern computer system.…In this movie,…I cover the basics of a computer network…including the terminology,…the description of the network setup, or layout,…and how the network is accessed from within Windows.…Network access starts with hardware…called a network adapter.…
You might see the term N-I-C used…which stands for network interface card.…Back in the day you had to install an expansion card…into your PC to add the N-I-C, or NIC, hardware…to access the internet.…Today, networking hardware is provided…on the motherboard's chipset.…Each N-I-C, or NIC, is given a unique number…called a MAC address.…M-A-C stands for media access control…and it can play a role in network security.…
All desktop computers come with wired network technology…as evidenced by the network jack…on the console's IO panel.…
Author
Dan Gookin
Released
1/17/2017This course is designed to provide a detailed introduction to PC hardware and peripherals. The fundamentals of storage, processing, graphics, audio, displays, and networks are covered. Whether you're a budding IT professional or someone who seeks a deeper understanding of how devices works, you can gain a foundation of help desk knowledge by examining the steps and techniques demonstrated in this course.
- Looking inside the computer console
- Working with connectors and connections
- Exploring the motherboard
- Working with internal and external storage
- Working with processors
- Examining memory and expansion cards
- Configuring the graphics system
- Working with monitors and touch screens
- Accessing audio
- Exploring printer types
- Connecting and configuring the printer
- Making network connections
- Setting up gateways
- Sharing network resources
- Activating and deactivating Bluetooth
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome43s
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What you should know1m 42s
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1. Hardware Overview
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Exploring inside the console4m 42s
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Understanding peripherals3m 49s
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2. Console Tour
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Opening the case3m 46s
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Exploring the motherboard5m 21s
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Accessing internal storage4m 42s
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Closing the case2m 36s
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3. Internal Features
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Examining memory7m 27s
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Adding expansion cards5m 38s
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4. Storage
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Preparing mass storage6m 55s
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5. PC Graphics System
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Adjusting the monitor6m 11s
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Configuring graphics4m 17s
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Adding a second monitor6m 34s
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6. Input/Output Devices
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Connecting a keyboard5m 56s
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Adding pointing devices4m 43s
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Accessing audio6m 27s
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7. Printers and Printing
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Exploring printer types3m 19s
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8. Networking
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Exploring the network5m 59s
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Setting up the gateway8m 28s
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Accessing network resources4m 27s
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Sharing network resources4m 15s
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9. Bluetooth and Bluetooth Peripherals
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Understanding Bluetooth3m 10s
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Conclusion
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Next steps56s
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