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Computer networks allow interconnected devices like computers and servers to communicate and share resources. They can be classified by size, geography, and technology used. Key components include nodes, links, topologies, and protocols that govern communication. Examples of network types are LANs covering a small area like a building, WANs spanning longer distances like countries, and MANs serving a city. Devices like routers, switches, and firewalls help manage network traffic and security. Wireless networks use radio signals instead of cables. The internet is a global WAN that connects millions worldwide using TCP/IP.

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Network and Its Types Computer Assignment

Computer networks allow interconnected devices like computers and servers to communicate and share resources. They can be classified by size, geography, and technology used. Key components include nodes, links, topologies, and protocols that govern communication. Examples of network types are LANs covering a small area like a building, WANs spanning longer distances like countries, and MANs serving a city. Devices like routers, switches, and firewalls help manage network traffic and security. Wireless networks use radio signals instead of cables. The internet is a global WAN that connects millions worldwide using TCP/IP.

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Assignment

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Computer Network and its Types

Submitted to: Sir Waqas ud Din


Submitted by: Rabia Batool
Subject: Computer
Class: IR 3rd Semester Evening
Reg#: 22-UC-IR-82

Department of International Relations


The University of Chakwal

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Computer Network
A computer network is a collection of interconnected computers and other
devices that can communicate with each other to share resources and
information. The primary purpose of a computer network is to enable the
exchange of data and resources among connected devices. Networks can be
classified based on their size, geographical coverage, and the technologies they
use.

Here are some key concepts related to computer networks:

Nodes: These are the devices connected to the network. Examples include
computers, servers, routers, and printers.

Links: The connections between nodes that facilitate data transmission. Links
can be wired (e.g., Ethernet cables) or wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi).

Topologies: The physical or logical arrangement of nodes and links in a


network. Common topologies include bus, star, ring, mesh, and hybrid
configurations.

Protocols: Rules and conventions that govern communication between


devices on a network. Examples include TCP/IP (Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol) for the internet and HTTP (Hypertext Transfer
Protocol) for the World Wide Web.

LAN (Local Area Network): A network that is limited to a small


geographic area, such as a single building or campus.

WAN (Wide Area Network): A network that spans a larger geographic


area, often connecting multiple LANs over long distances. The internet is an
example of a global WAN.

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): A network that covers a larger


geographical area than a LAN but is smaller than a WAN, typically serving a
city or a large campus.

Router: A network device that forwards data packets between different


networks. Routers operate at the network layer of the OSI (Open Systems

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Interconnection) model.

Switch: A device that connects multiple devices within the same network,
allowing them to communicate directly with each other.

Firewall: A security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing
network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Wireless Networks: Networks that use radio waves or infrared signals for
communication, eliminating the need for physical cables. Wi-Fi is a common
example.

Internet: A global network of networks that use the TCP/IP protocol suite to
connect millions of devices worldwide.

Intranet: A private network within an organization that uses internet


technologies to share information and resources among its members.

Extranet: An extended intranet that allows limited access to external users,


such as customers or suppliers.

Bandwidth: The maximum rate of data transfer across a network, usually


measured in bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), or megabits per
second (Mbps).

Computer networks play a crucial role in modern communication, enabling the


sharing of information, resources, and services across various platforms and
locations. They are fundamental to the functioning of the internet and are
integral to the operation of businesses, educational institutions, and households
worldwide.

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