Computer Networking School Project help

slick4788 · 05-23-2004, 02:35 AM

I'm doing a 10-15 minute presentation on compter networking in school. Any suggestions on what to show? Currently I have a powerpoint outlining certain things about comp networking and how it works, a flash presentation on maybe how routers work, and I don't know what else to do. Since comp. networking is not the most interesting topic to talk about for 15 minutes, I need something that keeps the audience interested.
Any help would help thanks

Elbatrop1 · 05-23-2004, 05:54 AM

For some ideas, try www.howstuffworks.com

They have good info, but summarize it a bunch so that anyone can read it and keep interested.

Since the 7-layer OSI model is pretty fundemental to computer networking, that might be something to include (even though its boring to most).

Example of the components of a network might be a good idea. ex: routers, switches, hubs, bridges, etc.

IP addresses are another good thing to include.

I think that would give about a 10-15 minute presentation. Good luck!

Worked4me · 05-23-2004, 11:34 AM

Hey slick4788,

So other things to include are areas that networking
is used but you may not normally think of. The checkout at the grocery store, automobile assembly, Traffic center Cameras along the interstate, even Concerts are using networking with light shows and other things, 7-11 uses it for tracking inventory, sales,
and reordering supplies. Then you can mention that networking
is used for Remote diagnoses of illnesses in isolated areas.

I'm sure I missing a lot of areas that you wouldn't normally
think of but that's a start.

Good Luck

modemide · 05-23-2004, 01:42 PM

present them with a packet sniffer... If anything it will be entertaining to see everyone fear for their passwords sent over the internet

djr · 05-23-2004, 02:55 PM

Teach them binary, that's got alot todo with networks and ip's and theres no reason why it shouldn't take 15 minutes.

mikesgroovin · 05-23-2004, 04:55 PM

Hmmmm, binary in a 15 minute presentation? Don't know about that....
But I do like the other networking ideas....7-11, actually all the ideas above by Worked4ME......that's a great high level introduction...

ADZ · 05-23-2004, 05:06 PM

the best way to get your classes attention, is to get a LAN game going, and explain to them how it works....

slick4788 · 05-23-2004, 05:29 PM

Yes these are all great awesome ideas that I never thought of. Huge thanks to all! I know about howstuffworks.com; I like it too. Any other sites that are recommended for reading?

ChaosBlizzard · 05-24-2004, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by slick4788
I'm doing a 10-15 minute presentation on compter networking in school. Any suggestions on what to show? Currently I have a powerpoint outlining certain things about comp networking and how it works, a flash presentation on maybe how routers work, and I don't know what else to do. Since comp. networking is not the most interesting topic to talk about for 15 minutes, I need something that keeps the audience interested.
Any help would help thanks

I had to do that, what I did is I gave a in dept review of the deffrent kinds of networkds. Such as Star Network, BUS network, Ring Network, and mesh network. And I made little images that show how the network should look.

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Originally posted by djr
Teach them binary, that's got alot todo with networks and ip's and theres no reason why it shouldn't take 15 minutes.

If he is in a networking class they should have already taught their students binary as well as hex. I know this was a requirement of the core before I could go into CISCO networking.

slick4788 · 05-24-2004, 09:55 PM

Nah this isn't a networking class, and yah I got all the network topologies covered. I liked ADZ idea of LAN gaming, probably going to show counter-strike since I can show them the latency and the netgraph...not sure what else.

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05-23-2004, 05:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elbatrop1 Memberbot Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,061	For some ideas, try www.howstuffworks.com They have good info, but summarize it a bunch so that anyone can read it and keep interested. Since the 7-layer OSI model is pretty fundemental to computer networking, that might be something to include (even though its boring to most). Example of the components of a network might be a good idea. ex: routers, switches, hubs, bridges, etc. IP addresses are another good thing to include. I think that would give about a 10-15 minute presentation. Good luck!

05-23-2004, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Worked4me True Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 130	Hey slick4788, So other things to include are areas that networking is used but you may not normally think of. The checkout at the grocery store, automobile assembly, Traffic center Cameras along the interstate, even Concerts are using networking with light shows and other things, 7-11 uses it for tracking inventory, sales, and reordering supplies. Then you can mention that networking is used for Remote diagnoses of illnesses in isolated areas. I'm sure I missing a lot of areas that you wouldn't normally think of but that's a start. Good Luck

05-23-2004, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
djr Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 23	Teach them binary, that's got alot todo with networks and ip's and theres no reason why it shouldn't take 15 minutes.

05-23-2004, 05:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
slick4788 Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 18	Yes these are all great awesome ideas that I never thought of. Huge thanks to all! I know about howstuffworks.com; I like it too. Any other sites that are recommended for reading?

05-24-2004, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
slick4788 Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 18	Nah this isn't a networking class, and yah I got all the network topologies covered. I liked ADZ idea of LAN gaming, probably going to show counter-strike since I can show them the latency and the netgraph...not sure what else.