Chapter 10 - Internet Technology

Chapter 10 - Internet Technology

1. How to e-mail assignment

   • Prepare an electronic copy, create subject for e-mail, create a message for e-mail, attach the report, selct recipients and send from address book or cc

2. Fibre Optic - Uses Light, cable consists of glass or plastic wires bundled together andencased in a jacket. Light is transmitted in pulses to represent the range of frequencies. an be few hundred Metres long or kilometres, Not suspectable to interference

3. TCP layer - Enables 2 hosts to establish a connection and exchange data, responsible for reliability and correct delivery, converts message into data packets. that are transmitted over the network and reassembled at the destinations computer

4. IP Layer - responsible for routing data packets from node to node, it forwards each packet using its destinations address. Packets of the same message may be sent by different routes using routers/switches

5. How to disseminate using internet

   • Using a website with mutlimedia components that represents the information. Visitors will be directed to the website via search engines or use the URL.
   • Using an online bulletin board where information is posted and threads created and readers can post responses

6. E-mail a handwritten note

   • Use a scanner to convert it into digital form and save as JPEG/PNG. Then create n email and send as an attachment

7. How to email urgently to group of people

   • Access a contact list of people and select appropirate contacts or category or group. Then email the assissment, can be marked as urgent. Will be sent using CC/BCC and the tutor can be notified when the student opens the email.