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Computer

Networking:
Types of Computer Networking
Introduction to Computer
Networking
•Computer networking is the practice of linking devices to share data and
resources.

•Networks are essential for communication, resource sharing, and scalability.


Types of Computer Networks
Local Area Network (LAN):
• overs a small geographical area like a home, office, or school.
• Example: A school’s computer lab with interconnected systems.

Characteristics:
• High speed.
• Limited number of connected devices.
Wide Area Network (WAN):
• Spans large geographic areas, often connecting
multiple smaller networks.
• Example: The Internet is the largest WAN.

Characteristics:
• Lower speed compared to LAN.
• High cost due to infrastructure.

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):


• Covers a city or a large campus.
• Example: City-wide Wi-Fi network provided by a
government.

Characteristics:
• Larger than LAN, smaller than WAN.
Benefits of Computer Networking:
Resource Sharing:
• Devices share printers, files, and internet connections, reducing costs.

Centralized Data Management:


• Data is stored on central servers, enabling easier backups and access control.

Scalability:
• Networks can grow by adding more devices without significant redesigns.

Communication:
• Enables email, instant messaging, and video calls within organizations.

Cost Efficiency:
•Reduces hardware costs by sharing resources.
Case Study: The Internet as a Network
Overview:
1. The Internet is the largest example of a Wide Area Network (WAN).
2. It connects billions of devices worldwide, enabling communication, resource sharing, and access to vast amounts of
information.

How It Works:
3. The Internet uses a combination of smaller networks (LANs, MANs) connected by routers.
4. Communication relies on standardized protocols such as TCP/IP.

Key Features:

5. Scalability: Continues to grow by connecting new devices.


6. Reliability: Backbone infrastructure ensures redundancy and uptime.
7. Applications: Supports platforms like email, social media, cloud storage, and e-commerce.

Impact:
8. Facilitates global communication in milliseconds.
9. Drives economic growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
Quote:
Conclusion:

• In the field of IT, information serves as the foundation for effective


communication.

• Communication is the medium through which we manage both our professional


and personal activities.

• At the core of all IT solution lies computer networking, which plays a vital and
fundamental role in driving these processes.
References

•Cisco Networking Academy. “Types of Networks.” Cisco.com.

•Techopedia. “Understanding Network Topologies.” Techopedia.com.

•GeeksforGeeks. “Advantages of Computer Networks.” GeeksforGeeks.org.

•Internet Society. “How the Internet Works.” InternetSociety.org.

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