Introduction To Network
Introduction To Network
INTRODUCTION TO NETWORK
NAME : CHARAN G V
BRANCH : CSE-AI
Introduction to Networks
Networks are a fundamental part of our modern world, facilitating
communication, collaboration, and access to resources. In the digital age,
a network refers to a collection of interconnected devices and systems
that can communicate with each other. This could include anything from
a simple connection between two computers to the vast web of devices
and infrastructure that make up the internet. The concept of networking
has evolved significantly, from local area connections to global networks
that transcend geographical boundaries.
Types of Networks
Local Area Network (LAN) Wide Area Network (WAN) Metropolitan Area Network
(MAN)
A LAN is a network that
connects devices within a WAN spans a large MAN covers a city or a large
limited area such as a geographical area, connecting campus, providing
residence, school, or office devices across cities, connectivity between
building. It enables the countries, or even continents. multiple LANs within a
sharing of resources and data It provides the infrastructure specific geographic area. It's
among devices, making it an for long-distance commonly used by
essential component of communication and businesses and organizations
internal organizational connectivity for remote with multiple locations in
communications and locations. close proximity.
operations.
Network Topologies
1 Star Topology 2 Mesh Topology
In a star network, all nodes are Mesh networks feature every node
connected to a central hub, which interconnected with one another,
acts as a junction to transmit data offering redundancy and multiple
between devices. It's a common data paths. This makes it resilient
setup for small to medium-sized and suitable for critical applications
networks due to its simplicity and that require high reliability.
reliability.
3 Bus Topology
In a bus network, all devices are connected to a central cable called the bus. It's a
straightforward topology used in small networks with limited devices.
Network Devices
100 80 95%
Efficiency Flexibility Cost Savings
Network virtualization can It provides the flexibility to By reducing the need for
improve network efficiency by scale networks up or down physical hardware and
allowing multiple virtual rapidly to accommodate simplifying network
networks to run on the same changing demand, without the management, virtualization
physical network need for physical can lead to significant cost
infrastructure. reconfiguration. savings.
Conclusion: Future of Networks
1 5G Networks
The rollout of 5G networks is set to revolutionize connectivity with ultra-fast
speeds, low latency, and the capacity to support a massive number of connected
devices simultaneously.
3 Smart Cities
Networks are at the heart of the smart city concept, enabling the integration of
various technologies to improve infrastructure, transportation, energy
management, and public services.