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This document discusses computer networks and their classification. It defines a computer network as a connection between computing devices that allows sharing of resources and data exchange. The key types of networks covered are personal area networks (PANs), local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). The document also outlines common network architectures including client-server, peer-to-peer, and hybrid architectures. It concludes with definitions of different network topologies such as bus, star, ring, mesh, and tree configurations.

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Computer Network

This document discusses computer networks and their classification. It defines a computer network as a connection between computing devices that allows sharing of resources and data exchange. The key types of networks covered are personal area networks (PANs), local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). The document also outlines common network architectures including client-server, peer-to-peer, and hybrid architectures. It concludes with definitions of different network topologies such as bus, star, ring, mesh, and tree configurations.

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Computer

Network
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Prepared By:- Pamnani Shivani J
Khokhar Temeena S

contents
Introduction
Computer network
Types of network
Classification of Network Architecture
Network topology
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INTRODUCTION
A computer network is a telecommunications network
that allows computers to exchange data.
The physical connection between networked
computing devices is established using either cable
media or wireless media.
The best-known computer network is the internet.
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Computer network
A collection of computing devices that are connected
in various ways in order to communicate and share
resources.
Usually, the connections between computers in a
network are made using physical wires or cables.
However, some connections are wireless, using radio
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waves or infrared signals.

Types of Network

Based on the size and the coverage


area,networks are categorized into the
following types:

Personal Area Networks (PANs)


Local Area Networks (LANs)
Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
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Wide Area Networks (WANs)

PERSONAL AREA NETWORKS (PANs)


A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for
communication among computer and different information
technological devices close to one person.
Is a small network established for communication between
different devices,such as laptops, computers, mobiles, and
PDAs.
A pan may include wired and wireless devices.
The reach of a pan typically
to 10 meters.
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Local Area Network(LANs)


A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects
computers and devices in a limited geographical area
such as a home, school, office building, or closely
positioned group of buildings.
Each computer or device on the network is a node.
Wired LANs are most likely based on Ethernet
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technology.

Metropolitan Area Network (MANs)


It is relatively larger than LAN and extends across a

city or a metropolitan.
It is created by connecting two or more LANs located
at different locations in a city.

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Wide Area Network(Wans)


A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that covers
a large geographic area such as a city, country, or spans even
intercontinental distances.
A WAN uses a communications channel that combines many
types of media such as telephone lines, cables, and air waves.
A WAN often makes use of transmission facilities
provided by common carriers, such as telephone
companies.

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One of the most prominent examples of the


existing wans is the Internet.

Classification of Network Architecture


The architecture of a network is a logical design that
determines how the devices in the network
communicate.
The commonly used architectures for computer
networks are:

Client-server architecture
Peer-to-peer architecture
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CLIENT-SERVER ARCHITECTURE
On a network built using the client-server
architecture, the devices communicate to other
devices through a central computer referred to as a
server.
The server is a terminal with high processing power,
which provides services for the other computers on
the network.
The client is a terminal
the resources
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available on a server.

PEER-TO-PEER ARCHITECTURE
On a network built using the peer-to-peer architecture, no
specific distinction exists between a client and a server.
Any node can provide a service as well as send a request for
a service from another node on the network.
The peer-to-peer network architecture allows sharing of
resources, data, and users.
Each node on the network has full control over the network
resources.

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HYBRID ARCHITECTURE
A hybrid, in general, is a composition of two different
types of elements.
A hybrid network architecture is created to get the
benefits of both, the peer-to-peer and the clientserver architectures, in a network.
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NETWORK TOPOLOGY
The pattern of interconnection of nodes in a network is called
the Topology.
This layout also determines the manner in which information is
exchanged within the network.
The different types of network topologies that can be used to
set up a network are:
Bus Topology
Star Topology
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Ring Topology
Mesh Topology
Tree Topology
Hybrid Topology

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