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Computer networks connect two or more autonomous computers that can be located anywhere geographically. A local area network (LAN) operates within a small geographical area like a room, building, or campus. A metropolitan area network (MAN) operates within a city. A wide area network (WAN) is spread across a large geographical area like a country. Computer networks allow for resource and information sharing between connected computers and enable communication applications like email and messaging.

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Computer networks connect two or more autonomous computers that can be located anywhere geographically. A local area network (LAN) operates within a small geographical area like a room, building, or campus. A metropolitan area network (MAN) operates within a city. A wide area network (WAN) is spread across a large geographical area like a country. Computer networks allow for resource and information sharing between connected computers and enable communication applications like email and messaging.

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Introduction to Computer Networks

INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER
NETWORKS

Introduction to Computer Networks

Computer Networks
Computer
network
connects two or more
autonomous computers.

The computers can be


geographically located
anywhere.

Introduction to Computer Networks

LAN, MAN & WAN


Network in small geographical Area (Room, Building
or a Campus) is called LAN (Local Area Network)

Network in a City is called MAN (Metropolitan Area


Network)

Network spread geographically (across the Country)


is called WAN (Wide Area Network)

Introduction to Computer Networks

Applications of Networks
Resource Sharing
Hardware (computing resources, disks, printers)
Software (application software)
Information Sharing
Easy accessibility from anywhere (files, databases)
Search Capability (WWW)
Communication
Email
Message broadcast
Remote computing

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