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Computer

Networks &
its Types

Made by : Vedant Amin

Class : VIII ‘E’

Roll No. : 34
Computer Networks
– A Computer Network can be defined as a
group of computers and other peripheral
devices that are linked together for a purpose
of sharing data and hardware resources
Types of Networks
– Depending On the geographical area covered by a network, there are various
types of computer networks used worldwide, which are as follows:
– 1. Personal Area Network (PAN)
– 2. Local Area Network (LAN)
– 3. Cluster Area Network (CAN)
– 4. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
– 5. Wide Area Network (WAN)
1. Personal Area Network
(PAN)
– PAN is a computer network that covers a small area about 10
meters. It is used for communication among devices, such as
laptops, mobile phones, PDA, or smartphones. Personal area
networks can be wired of wireless. We can use these networks
to transfer files including e-mails, calendar appointments, digital
photos and music.
2. Local Area Networks (LAN)

– In LAN, two or more computers and peripheral devices are


connected within a small area, such as a room or an office
building. In Local Area Network, computer terminals are
physically connected with wires. The data transmission speed is
slow as compared to WAN. Since LAN is operated in a small
area, it can be controlled and administered by a single person or
an organization.
3. Cluster Area Network (CAN)

– CAN, also known as Campus Area Network, is a


network comprising a series or small LANs over a
small geographical area, such as a college campus.
This network covers an area smaller than man.
4. Metropolitan Area Network
(MAN)
MAN is a larger than LAN. It is spread across a city. Since it covers an area of a
few hundred kilometers in a city, it is called Metropolitan. The most common
example of MAN type network is the cable television, branches of a local bank in a
city, etc.
5. Wide Area Network (WAN)
– The kind of network connects two or more computers located at
distant places. They are linked by communication facilities, like
telecommunication or satallite signals. The most common example
of WAN type network is the telecom system. The use of WAN is
limited to large organizations and government agencies. The main
characterstics of WAN is that it requires a public telecommunication
media to transfer data. The best example of WAN are:
– > Internet and intranet in a large multinational company
– > ATM facility
– >National and Multinational customer services
Thank
You

Made by Vedant Amin

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