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Network Types

The document outlines the definition and types of computer networks, specifically Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN). It details the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each network type, highlighting their geographical coverage and functionality. Additionally, it compares the three types of networks to illustrate their differences and use cases.

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Network Types

The document outlines the definition and types of computer networks, specifically Local Area Networks (LAN), Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN). It details the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each network type, highlighting their geographical coverage and functionality. Additionally, it compares the three types of networks to illustrate their differences and use cases.

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TYPES OF NETWOKS

Topics

What is network ?
Types of networks
• LAN (Local Area Network)
• MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
• WAN (Wide Area Network)

Comparison between the three


networks.
NETWORKS
What is a network?
Collection of
computers and
devices connected
for sharing files and
resources

Networks can be
classified by the
geographical area
they cover
There are 3 types of computer networks

LAN (Local Area Networks)


MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN(Wide Area Network)
TYPES OF NETWORKS
What is a local area
network (LAN)?
Network in limited
geographical area
such as home or office
building
LAN covers a small
region of space
typically a single
building, schools or at
home
LAN can pass data to one and all as well as can share
resources.
Once PC’s are physically connected, software
designed specifically for LAN allows the exchange of
program and data files among users connected to the
network.
Advantages of LAN
LAN allow sharing of expensive resources such as
laser printers and high-capacity , high speed mass
storage devices among a number of users.

Since data can be stored centrally, you can take the


back-up of all important files daily on tapes or hard
disk drives,
Disadvantages of LAN
Some control on the part of a user is lost.
For example , suppose you have to share a printer with
other users, then you can face a situation where the
entire network suddenly locking up because one user
has made a mistake.
Disadvantages of LAN
LAN has security problems. Some types of security
system must be implemented for protecting data.
Any user can play foul and destroy the centrally
stored data easily on a network.
Example on LAN:
Two or more computers connected in a
building or small office or a internet café.
TYPES OF NETWORKS

Metropolitan area network(MAN)

•MAN is a data network intended to


serve an area approximately that of
a large city.
•Such networks are being
implemented by techniques like
running fibre cables through
subway tunnels and satellites.
TYPES OF NETWORKS
What is a wide area
network (WAN)?
Network that covers large
geographic area using
many types of media
Internet is world’s largest
WAN
Can be a collection of
LANs or WANs or the mix of two
with a very large geographical
area for instant a country or
even beyond the border
Dedicated transoceanic
cabling or satellite uplinks may
be used to connect this type of
network.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Comparison between the three types of computer
networks

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