KELAS MINGGU KETUJUH & KELAPAN

Pada kelas minggu yang ketujuh, saya dan rakan-rakan kelas telah diarahkan oleh Dr. Norasyikin ke Makmal Komputer Akademik Bahasa bertempat di bilik D-05 untuk mengetahui sistem makmal komputer yang terdapat di Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Kami juga telah diarahkan untuk mendengar dan mencatat beberapa maklumat yang telah diterangkan oleh Penyelia Makmal Komputer iaitu Encik Syed Alwi yang bertanggungjawab menjaga Digital Language Labs C & D. Di UTM Skudai terdapat 5 buah makmal komputer di Akademik Bahasa iaitu Makmal Komputer A, B, C, D dan E. Sebuah makmal mempunyai 37 buah komputer. Kami kelas SPPJ berpeluang untuk melawat kesemua Makmal Komputer tersebut bertujuan supaya kami dapat membuat Laporan mengenai Digital Language Labs yang ada di Makmal Komputer Akademik Bahasa. Di sini dapat saya huraikan beberapa perkara setelah melawat sendiri Makmal Komputer tersebut :

NETWORKING LAYOUT / DIAGRAM

-    CLUSTER 6 computers in 1 place (Eg:lab A)

-    U-SHAPE

-    LECTURE HALL

-    ISLAND 

NETWORK TOPOLOGY

This lab using Bus Topology where each node are connected to a main cable and the wire are the main source of networking. If one of the wire in the main source damaged,it will affect the networking and connection cannot be done.

NETWORKING EQUIPMENT INVOLVED

-     Headphone with Mic

-     One computer per person

-     Projector and screen display

-     PA System

-     DVD player

-     Cassette player

-     Speaker

-     Camera

-     EBS BOX for connect monitor, mouse, keyboard so that lecturer can control PC at  screen display.

ADVANTAGES :

    Phone conversation

    Pair discussion (Max 4 person)

    Group conferences (5 or more person like A,B,C,D,L)

    Chatting

    Model student (when doing presentation, everyone can see the slide show through their own

      computer

    Windows steady state (can fix/schedule time to update anti-virus or windows)

    Userlizer (for show notes or book to screen display)

           Smart room management

DISADVANTAGES :

        Initial cost is high: - The infrastructure cost of digital library i.e. the cost of hardware, software; leasing communication circuit is generally very high.

        Speed of access: - As more and more computer are connected to the Internet its speed of access reasonably decreasing.

COST EFFICIENCY :

1.4 million for 1 lab.

As we know, allocation sponsored by Islamic Development Bank- IDB around 4.4 million for all

lab.

NETWORKING SOFTWARE

-  Sanako Lab 300 (Sanako Tandberg Educational)

-  Sanako Study 200

-    Office and Language/ Communication Software

-    Software for Research (WORDSMITH, SPSS, TRANSANA )

-    Webster (control from screen)

TRANSMISSION MEDIA (CABLE/WIRELESS)

From CICT through level 2 (server room provided HUBS) then connect to digital language labs

through the yellow cable that locate behind computer. Its call cable LAN. Thus ,the lab using cable

transmission and there is no wireless transmission.

INTERNET ACCESS

Using Wi-Fi that can connect network to all computers.

SUGGESTION ON IMPROVEMENT (IF ANY)

   For future use, improve CAT 5e cable to CAT6 cable.

   Changes of new computer and system

Akhir sekali, ingin saya kongsikan beberapa keping gambar ketika

melawat Makmal Komputer di Akademik Bahasa yang bertempat

di bilik D-05.

Setelah diberi masa oleh pensyarah Dr. Norasyikin selama seminggu untuk menyiapkan dan menghantar Laporan Digital Language Labs, setiap kumpulan haruslah membentangkan di dalam kelas Telekomunikasi & Rangkaian pada minggu kelapan yang bertujuan untuk melihat sejauh mana keberkesanan pembelajaran dan lawatan ke Makmal Komputer serta sejauh mana setiap pelajar memahami apa yang telah diterangkan oleh Penyelia Makmal. Ahli kumpulan saya yang terdiri daripada Shahirah, Fatehah dan Vivian telah pun selesai membentangkan di dalam kelas di hadapan pensyarah dan rakan-rakan yang lain.

Akhir sekali, setelah tamat kelas pada minggu kelapan ini jugalah hari terakhir kami semua bersama-sama dengan Dr. Norasyikin. Di kesempatan ini, saya ingin mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih kepada pensyarah Telekomunikasi & Rangkaian kerana telah mengajar kami semua dalam kelas 1SPPJ. Mintak maaf yer Dr. Norasyikin sekiranya ada salah dan silap sepanjang Dr. mengajar kami semua....INSYAALLAH semoga ilmu yang kami dapat ini bermanfaat DUNIA & AKHIRAT....AMINNNNN =)

Kelas 1SPPJ bergambar bersama-sama dengan pensyarah Telekomunikasi & Rangkaian yang SPORTING iaitu DR. Norasyikin Binti Mohd Zaid =)

KELAS MINGGU KEENAM

Pada kelas minggu yang keenam, Dr. Norasyikin telah mengajar kami mengenai tajuk Wireless Technology & Web Searching. Dalam kedua-dua Bab ini, Dr. Norasyikin telah mengajar dan menerangkan dengan jelas mengenai topik berkenaan.

APA ITU WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY...?????

• Used to send data through the airwaves between devices, instead of physical cable.
• Wireless technology is generally used for mobile IT equipment. It encompasses cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDA's), and wireless networking.
• Other examples of wireless technology: GPS units, garage door openers and or garage doors, wireless computer mice and keyboards, satellite television and cordless telephones.

Types of wireless network :

1)Wireless wide area networks (WWANs)

2)Wireless metropolitan area networks (WMANs)

3)Wireless local area networks (WLANs)

4)Wireless personal area networks (WPANs)

Types of wireless technology :

1)Infra Red

2)Wireless local area networks (WLANs), WiFi

3)Broadband wireless

4)Bluetooth

5)WiMax

APA ITU WEB SEARCHING...?????

• World Wide Web (or WWW, It is called a “web” because the interconnections between documents resemble a spider’s web).
• A software application that makes it easy and possible for nearly anyone to publish and browse hypertext documents on the Internet

Types of web searching :

-Directories

-Search engines

-Meta search engines

-Yellow pages

Web Browser :

• Can be defined as a software application used to locate and display web.

• Popular browser

–IE (Internet Explorer)

–Netscape

–Mozilla Firefox

–Safari

–Opera

–Mosaic and ask

KELAS MINGGU KELIMA

Pada minggu yang kelima dalam kelas Telekomunikasi & Rangkaian, Dr. Norasyikin telah mengarahkan kami satu kelas SPPJ untuk pergi ke Dewan Sultan Iskandar (DSI) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia untuk membuat tugasan kerana pada minggu tersebut berlangsungnya Pertandingan Inovasi dan terdapat banyak maklumat yang boleh diambil daripada setiap Booth dan ini berkaitan dengan subjek Telekomunikasi & Rangkaian yang telah diajar. Pada minggu tersebut, saya telah memilih satu Booth untuk membuat laporan iaitu saya memilih mengenai tajuk HTML MOBILE EDITOR.

HTML Mobile Editor HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language used to create webpages. It is consider as a basic computing skills required by the students to develop a website. However, most of the students usually struggle in learning HTML, especially for novice students who are first being introduced to the subject. Therefore, there is a necessity to assist students to learn how to code HTML using mobile application.

Apa yang saya faham, aplikasi HTML ini terdapat 3 fungsi utama untuk digunakan iaitu : 

1) NOTA

2) TUTORIAL / LATIHAN

3) EDITOR

Objectives :

·         To caters individual need in which it comprehends self-paced learning.

·         Provide and easier for students  learning in anytime and anywhere

Unique Features :

·         This mobile applications consists simple of comprehensive and interactive notes, lesson tutorial and    HTML editor.

·         Consists of lesson tutorial that reflects the scenario based learning.

·         Has editor that user can play around in designing and coding simple webpage for learning.

Commercial Value :

·     This application is different from existing applications due to the unique scenario based tutorials  which will enhance student’s thinking.

Benefit :

·      Will increase students interest in learning and there is a need among the students to have handheld  devices to support their learning so that they can learn at anytime and anywhere.

Outcome and Impact :

·         This application has the potential to compete with other mobile learning application in the existing market.

·         This application will be distributed on Google Play to reach audience, students on the other hand would gain benefits from this applications.

Description and studies about HTML Mobile Editor made research by students Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Noriesah Binti Ahmad Master in Education Technology under the guidance of three Supervisors.

Banyak pengalaman dan maklumat yang telah saya perolehi pada hari tersebut dan saya telah diterangkan dengan lebih lanjut mengenai aplikasi HTML Mobile Editor oleh pelajar Master UTM iaitu Noriesah Binti Ahmad. Akhir sekali, beberapa keping gambar saya ingin kongsikan kepada semua pembaca Blog saya untuk tatapan dan sebagai kenangan....INSYAALLAH dengan ilmu yang saya perolehi saya cuba kongsikan kepada semua semoga ianya bermanfaat.....AMIN.

       

KELAS MINGGU KEEMPAT

Kelas Telekomunikasi dan Rangkaian pada minggu yang keempat, pensyarah Dr. Norasyikin telah mengajar mengenai Bab Connecting a network (Part 1) : Cabling & Hardware

Dalam Bab ni yang pertama sekali akan belajar mengenai perbezaan antara Wired Networks dan Wireless Networks.

Wired networks : 
1) Physically connected using cables.

2) Example: Using conventional telephone cables.

Wireless networks : 
1) Use signals to transfer data.

2) Example: Television and radio network, cellular network.

Kedua-dua rangkaian tersebut adalah tidak sama dan berbeza dari segi :

• Speed
• Cost
• Reliability 

Comparison between Wired Networks vs Wireless Networks :

Wired Home Networks :

1) Networking

The networking of the wired home networks are more faster as compared to other types of wireless networking devices because they are able to provide the speed of more then 1000 Mbps.

2) Cost Comparison

We need many expenses to configure or setup the wired home network. Because we need large money to spread the network of coaxial cables.

3) Advantages

More reliable
Faster internet
Transfer of data at a very faster speed

4) Cons

It can not provide mobile network
Difficult to lay down the cables and it looks very messy when install outside

Wireless Home Networks :

1) Networking

The networking of the wireless networking is good and better for the future resources but it is not faster as the wired home networking devices. Wifi is the common types of wireless home network that can provide the reliable working

2) Cost Comparison

As compared to other wired devices it is easy to setup the wireless networking devices at the very low and at the reliable cost

3) Advantages

You can Access internet from any place through hot pots
No hassles of cables
No need any kind of wiring for installation

4) Cons

Not very much reliable
Only best for mobile devices such as Laptops
Not faster as compared to wired devices

Seterusnya setelah belajar dan memahami mengenai perbandingan di antara Wired Networks dan Wireless Network, kami telah diajar oleh pensyarah Dr. Norasyikin mengenai Wired Network yang berkaitan dengan Cabling, Types of Cable, Types of Cable Connector, Types of Topology and Cable Used, Network Topology Comparison, and Types of Network Hardware / Equipment.

Wired network: Cabling

Cable is the medium through which information usually moves from one network device to another.

Wired network: Type of Cable

Several types of cable are commonly used with LANs. Three (3) types of cable :

1. Coaxial Cable

2. Fiber Optic Cable

3a. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 

3b. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) 

1. Coaxial Cable

• Originally develop to carry large number of high-speed video transmission at one time. 
• Shield of braided wire to block electromagnetic signals from entering the cable
• Used in telephone transmission outside home and cable for television delivery
• More expensive than twisted pair but less susceptible to interference
• Can carry more data quickly
• Coaxial cabling has a single copper conductor at its center.

2. Fiber Optic Cable

• consists of a center glass core surrounded by several layers of protective materials
• Fastest delivery : able to transmit signals over much longer distances than coaxial and twisted pair. 
• Transfers data represented by light pulses (billions of bit per second)
• Each strand: carry data for several television stations or thousands of voice
• Each strand: Only send data in one direction
• Example: Unifi

3a. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) 

• Has 4 pairs of wires inside the jacket
• Each pair is twisted with a different number of twists per inch to help eliminate interference from adjacent pairs and other electrical devices. 
• A disadvantage : may be susceptible to radio and electrical frequency interference. 

3b. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) 

• Two individual wires wrap in a foil shielding
• Shielding to help provide a more reliable data communication
• Suitable for environment with electrical interference
• Disadvantage: Extra shielding cause bulky

Cable Connector have a Three (3) Types :

1. Coaxial cable connector

• The most common type of connector used with coaxial cables is the Bayonet-Neill-Concelman (BNC) connector 

• Different types of adapters are available for BNC 

connectors, including a T-connector, barrel connector, 

and terminator. 

2. Fibre optic cable connector

• The most common type of connector used with fiber optic cable is the ST & SC connector 

3. UTP cable connector

• The standard connector for unshielded twisted pair cabling is an RJ-45 connector (RJ=Registered Jack)

• Look like a large telephone-style connector

• A slow allows RJ-45 to be inserted only one way

Types of Topology & Types of Cable Used :

Selepas belajar mengenai jenis-jenis Topology dan Cable yang digunakan, kami semua telah diberikan aktiviti oleh Dr. Norasyikin di dalam kelas iaitu membuat lakaran mengenai jenis Topology yang sesuai digunakan dan jenis Topology ini berkaitan dalam sistem Perancangan Perkahwinan di Malaysia seperti penyusunan meja makan untuk tetamu. Saya dan Muhammad Johan Iskandar telah memilih Topology jenis Star. 

Network Hardware / Equipment

Networking hardware includes all computers, peripherals, interface cards and other equipment needed to perform data-processing and communications within the network. 

Dalam topik ini, saya telah belajar dan mengetahui ada 8 kesemuanya jenis-jenis Network Hardware / Equipment iaitu  : 

1. File Server
• A file server stands at the heart of most networks. 
• very fast computer 
• large amount of RAM and storage space, 
• a fast network interface card. 
• network operating system software resides on this computer, along with any software applications and data files that need to be shared. 

2. Workstation 
• user computers that is connected to a network are called  workstations. 
• configured with a network interface card, networking software, and the appropriate cables. 
• do not necessarily storage capability , files can be saved on the file server. 
• almost any computer can serve as a network workstation.

3. Network Interface Cards 
• provides the physical connection between the network and 
the computer workstation. 
• major factor in determining the speed and performance of a 
network 
• Most NICs are internal, with the card fitting into an expansion 
slot inside the computer. 
• Some computers, such as Mac Classics, use external boxes which are attached to a serial port or a SCSI port. 
• Laptop computers - built-in NIC or network cards that slip into a PCMCIA slot. 
• The three most common network interface connections are 
– Ethernet cards, 
– LocalTalk connectors

– Token Ring cards.

4. Concentrator/Hubs 
• Central connection point 
• Transmit all data received to all node connected to the hub.     Regardless to which device the data being sent to

• Lots of extra network traffic, network less efficient

5. Switch
Both devices contain ports to connect the devices together via networking cables and to facilitates communication between the devices, but they differ in how they transfer data.
• Identifies the device on the network for which the data is intended and sends the data to that node only
• Can connect Ethernet, token ring, Fiber Channel or other types of packet switched network segments together to form an inter
network

6. Repeater 
• to boost the signal with a device called a repeater. The repeater electrically amplifies the signal it receives and rebroadcasts it. 
• can be separate devices or they can be incorporated into a concentrator. 
• used when the total length of your network cable exceeds the standards set for the type of cable being used. 

7. Bridges 
• A  bridge  monitors  the  information  traffic  on  both  sides  of
 the  network  so  that  it  can  pass  packets  of  information  to the  correct  location.  The  bridge  manages  the  traffic  tomaintain  optimum  performance  on  both  sides  of  the network 
• It keeps information flowing on both sides of the network, but it  does not allow unnecessary traffic through. 
• Can  be  used  to  connect  different  types  of  cabling,    or physical  topologies.  They  must  be  between  networks with  the same protocol.

• A network bridge connects multiple network segments.

8. Routers 
• Connectors that used to link different networks
• translates information from one network to another; it is similar to   a superintelligent bridge.
• select the best path to route a message, based on the destination      address and origin. 
• direct traffic to prevent head-on collisions, and is smart enough to   know when to direct traffic along back roads and shortcuts.

Selepas belajar mengenai jenis-jenis Network Hardware/Equipment kami semua telah diberikan tugasan iaitu Setup Network oleh Dr. Norasyikin iaitu membuat lakaran dan ahli kumpulan saya yang terdiri daripada Shahirah, Fatehah dan Vivian telah membuat lakaran tersebut seperti gambarajah di bawah.