Technology- Freshmen - Hull Public Feed
Mendez Heaven Lucid Chart- My Home Network
This is my Home Network, or my LAN. Consisting of both wireless, and wired connections, I have a total of six devices on my network, including a printer, two gaming consoles, two laptops, a smart phone, and one desktop computer. The network is controlled by a modem, which then powers the wireless router, as well as the wired connection to the desktop. Simply speaking, LAN's are pretty complex!
Before even learning about my LAN, i had no idea how they even worked! I just though that you plugged whatever it was that you wanted to use for internet, and it just signed you in! I honestly had no idea that there was more to internet, beyond a wireless connection. I did know that a desktop had to be plugged into something else for power, but that was about it. Seeing that it had to be connected to the home phone line, which had to be hooked up to the router, then plugged into the computer was the way it worked. Learning about my LAN has taught me a lot about how networks work.
After everything I've realized after learning how LAN's work, I do have some advice to other owners of networks. Try and get yourself familiarized with your network! It may sound strange at first, but trust me, it's a pretty important skill to have! Understanding your home network, can open a variety of useful information that can prove handy in the near future. Other than that, all I can say is enjoy your experience with the internet!
Before even learning about my LAN, i had no idea how they even worked! I just though that you plugged whatever it was that you wanted to use for internet, and it just signed you in! I honestly had no idea that there was more to internet, beyond a wireless connection. I did know that a desktop had to be plugged into something else for power, but that was about it. Seeing that it had to be connected to the home phone line, which had to be hooked up to the router, then plugged into the computer was the way it worked. Learning about my LAN has taught me a lot about how networks work.
After everything I've realized after learning how LAN's work, I do have some advice to other owners of networks. Try and get yourself familiarized with your network! It may sound strange at first, but trust me, it's a pretty important skill to have! Understanding your home network, can open a variety of useful information that can prove handy in the near future. Other than that, all I can say is enjoy your experience with the internet!
Weathers-Fowler Mia, Lucidchart, HomeNetwork
My L.A.N (local area network) has 10 devices in it. On my internet connection there are 2 iPhones, 2 laptops, 2 iPads, an iPod, a Wii, and speakers. Also my router is connected to the internet. My O.M.G moment was basically this whole time. I didn't know anything about computer networks. All I knew was that some magical force made my computer go so that I could get on Facebook. Now I have a better understanding of how information gets to the internet so that I can see it. I also now know that all of my devices are actually working through one network which is my L.A.N.
I would tell people that they need to know where their internet comes into their house. For example I know that mine comes in from a cable, but others may have theirs coming in by phone wire. Also you should know how many devices are in your L.A.N and how they are receiving the wireless. And finally you should know who your I.S.P (Internet Service Provider) is, i.e Comcast or AT&T.
Joie Nearn- Home network
My Local Area Network has a lot of thing attached to it. The main things that are attached are my modem and wireless router. I have 2 I-phones that are able to access my network. It was one iphone 4 and iphone 4s. My Mom's blackberry is also connected to it. There are two laptops connected to the network. Last but not lesast my printer and desktop computer.
My OMG moment is when I learned that there were several components to my home network . I honestly surprised how important it is to keep your internet blocked.
I would share with others to that having a ISP you should be very careful. I would suggest that you keep your network private and try not to have a lot of things connected.
Smullen Gabrielle, Lucidchart, Home Network
My L.A.N (local area network) has 7 devices in it. My laptop, iPhone, printer, speakers, modem, and wireless router are all connected to my Internet. O.M.G moment : I didn't know half the things I learned about my computer or internet before doing this. It was exciting and I was hype to put it all together. So now that I know what all of this stuff is and what it's connected to, if something ever goes wrong i'll know how to fix it. To everybody else, I think everybody should find out about their home network, you'll find out a lot that you didn't know for the better.
Ostrowski Michael lucid home network
I receive a signal on my modem from the internet. It then goes from the ethernet to my wireless router. From there I receive a signal on all my wireless devices throughout my house. From this connection all my devices are able to connect to the internet. I did't know that my desktop computer received the signal through the computer tower. If you have your own ISP/ home network then try to keep the number of devices connected to the internet at once low so that your connection speed is increased.
Salhe, Hikma Lucidchart My Homenetwork
AN (Local Area Network) is an ethernet in which you can connect to your pc, servers, other devices. On my internet connection I have two ipods, 3 Hp laptops, 2 Gateway laptops, 1 Macbook pro, a Dell Desktop, and a tv that uses internet. From the book O.M.G I realized how unsafe the internet can be if you don't use it safely. For example, I learned that I have to be cautious of what I post on the internet. Also, that there are hackers and people who can do bad things to your computer. To protect myself from these types of hackers, I can put a password on my WIFI. This protects my internet and helps it be fast and easy to access.
Rosenberg, Kara, Lucidchart, Homenet
My local area network has many things connected to it. I have a lot of devices in my house that are connected to the wireless internet. The devices are three iPhones, an iPad, one Macbook, one Macbook Air, one Macbook Pro, a Playstation 3, and a printer. Comcast is my internet provider, so all of those devices are using Comcast's internet.
My "OMG Moment" was when Ms. Hull taught us that if you download music and you don't pay for it, you are stealing. This surprised me because I never thought listening to music could possibly make you a thief, but it makes sense. The music artist makes music and gets their money buy people buying their tracks. But, when you download their music for free, from a place that does not have a copyright, you are stealing that artist's music. It made me feel bad, because if I was an artist and spent months/years working on my music, I would expect people to pay money to listen to it!
People need to know a lot of things when having an ISP/home network. One of the main things they need to know is to put a password on your internet! If you don't put a password on your internet connection, you will be paying for strangers who use your internet connection. And to me, that just isn't fair.
My "OMG Moment" was when Ms. Hull taught us that if you download music and you don't pay for it, you are stealing. This surprised me because I never thought listening to music could possibly make you a thief, but it makes sense. The music artist makes music and gets their money buy people buying their tracks. But, when you download their music for free, from a place that does not have a copyright, you are stealing that artist's music. It made me feel bad, because if I was an artist and spent months/years working on my music, I would expect people to pay money to listen to it!
People need to know a lot of things when having an ISP/home network. One of the main things they need to know is to put a password on your internet! If you don't put a password on your internet connection, you will be paying for strangers who use your internet connection. And to me, that just isn't fair.
Sorgentoni, Gina , LucidChart, Homenetwork
My ISP is Comcast it comes in through a cable that connects to my modem. The average cost per month (TV and Internet) is around 200 dollars and 2,400 dollars per year.
On my LAN I have two laptops (Gateway and Macbook), a desktop, wireless printer, and a Nintendo Wii. They are apart of my Local Area Network because all of these devices in my home are connected to my internet.
My "OMG!" moment was learning about how to use Lucid Charts, at first it was confusing but once I got the hang of it I had fun working. I also never really realised how much work it is for a computer to connect to the internet and be able to surf the web.
If there is one thing you should know about you LAN network would be: Get a network passcode so that your internet is exclusively yours unless someone has the passcode.
On my LAN I have two laptops (Gateway and Macbook), a desktop, wireless printer, and a Nintendo Wii. They are apart of my Local Area Network because all of these devices in my home are connected to my internet.
My "OMG!" moment was learning about how to use Lucid Charts, at first it was confusing but once I got the hang of it I had fun working. I also never really realised how much work it is for a computer to connect to the internet and be able to surf the web.
If there is one thing you should know about you LAN network would be: Get a network passcode so that your internet is exclusively yours unless someone has the passcode.
Ibrahim, Nebil Lucid Chart Homenetwork
This is my home network. My homenetwork is very simple. It is connected to only two laptops and a phone. The laptops are wireless and are far away from my modem and router which are in the basement. I was able to learn that all providers of internet give very different services with different quality. Also where you locate your router is crucial for your connection.
It is important to know that it is best to have your whole network above ground. It is so because, when the network is below ground it gets a weaker connection. Also it is not good to have to many devices on the same connection because, it weakens your connection.
It is important to know that it is best to have your whole network above ground. It is so because, when the network is below ground it gets a weaker connection. Also it is not good to have to many devices on the same connection because, it weakens your connection.
Bella Mezzaroba LucidCharts Home Network
My L.A.N. (Local Area Network) consists of quite a few products. All of these products are connected to my wireless modem which runs on Verizon. My Wii is connected to my internet connection as well as my Kindle Fire. I've got a multitude of Apple Products, too. An iMac, iPad, and two Macbook Pros are also on my connection. Lastly, I have a epson printer that hooks up wirelessly to all of my products.
Looking back on this assignment, I realize there was a lot of things I didn't know or wasn't sure of. I've never even heard of LucidCharts before this. I was confused as to how to make a blog post and was questioning how to get the chart onto the post. Basically, I was a hot mess. After much thought and collaboration with my friends, I started to understand, though. Now I know how LucidChart works and that I will benefit by using it often. I also know how to make a post on this blog. Everything seems much simpler now.
A lot of people aren't really aware of their home network. I was one of them until Mrs. Hull made me realize it's a lot more than a computer with internet connection. Understanding your home network is the first step to understanding the technological side of the world. There's an entire universe out there on the internet and when you fully grasp it, doors of opportunity are opened to you.
Looking back on this assignment, I realize there was a lot of things I didn't know or wasn't sure of. I've never even heard of LucidCharts before this. I was confused as to how to make a blog post and was questioning how to get the chart onto the post. Basically, I was a hot mess. After much thought and collaboration with my friends, I started to understand, though. Now I know how LucidChart works and that I will benefit by using it often. I also know how to make a post on this blog. Everything seems much simpler now.
A lot of people aren't really aware of their home network. I was one of them until Mrs. Hull made me realize it's a lot more than a computer with internet connection. Understanding your home network is the first step to understanding the technological side of the world. There's an entire universe out there on the internet and when you fully grasp it, doors of opportunity are opened to you.
