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A computer network connects multiple computers together to allow for sharing of resources and information. The first computer network was ARPANET, which enabled the efficient sharing of data between users. Computer networks provide benefits like scalability, internet access, entertainment streaming, and real-time communication between connected devices regardless of physical location. There are different types of networks including local area networks (LANs) that connect devices within a single building, metropolitan area networks (MANs) that connect multiple LANs within a city or region, and wide area networks (WANs) that connect offices, data centers, cloud applications and storage across large geographical areas.

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Computer Network

A computer network connects multiple computers together to allow for sharing of resources and information. The first computer network was ARPANET, which enabled the efficient sharing of data between users. Computer networks provide benefits like scalability, internet access, entertainment streaming, and real-time communication between connected devices regardless of physical location. There are different types of networks including local area networks (LANs) that connect devices within a single building, metropolitan area networks (MANs) that connect multiple LANs within a city or region, and wide area networks (WANs) that connect offices, data centers, cloud applications and storage across large geographical areas.

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UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER

NETWORK
DEFINE COMPUTER NETWORK

• A group of a computer which are connected to each other for the purpose of
sharing their resources is called computer network.
• The first computer network was (ARPANET) Advance Research program
agency network.
IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER NETWORK

• Data Sharing and Communication : Computer networks enable the


efficient sharing of data and information among users and devices, regardless
of their physical location. This facilitates real-time communication through
email, instant messaging, video conferencing, and more.
• Internet Access: Computer networks connect millions of users to the
internet, providing access to vast information resources, online services, and
global communication.
• Scalability: Businesses can easily expand their network infrastructure as they
grow, accommodating more users and devices without significant
disruptions.
• Entertainment and Streaming: Networks are instrumental in delivering
entertainment content, including video streaming, online gaming, and music
services, to consumers worldwide.
TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORK

• A local area network (LAN) is a collection of devices connected together in


one physical location, such as a building, office, or home.
• It range is up to 150 meter.
• computers can exchange data and messages easily and quickly.
• A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that connects
computers within a metropolitan area, which could be a single large city,
multiple cities and towns, or any given large area with multiple buildings.
• It is the collection of LAN network.
• It range is up to 50 km.
• A wide-area network (WAN) is the technology that connects your offices,
data centers, cloud applications, and cloud storage together.
• It is the combination of LAN and MAN.
ADVANTAGE OF COMPUTER NETWORK

• Open to everyone.
• File sharing.
• Security.
• Easy to add new device.
• Backup and storage.
DISADVANTAGE OF COMPUTER NETWORK

• Networking device required.


• Virus attack.
• lose access to information very quickly.
• Networking cable can be expensive.

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