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Network & Networking

A computer network comprises two or more computers that are connected


Network either by cables (wired) or WiFi (wireless)—with the purpose of
transmitting, exchanging, or sharing data and resources.

In the diagram, we can see the


packets generated from any PC will
move to all nodes available in the
network. Hence, this whole network
Router
segment is 1 broadcast domain.
Internet
An example of a network is the Internet, which connects millions of people
Network all over the world.

Advantages of a network
There are more advantages to a network than disadvantages. In fact, many companies today wouldn't exist
without accessing some form of network. Below are the advantages of a network.
• Share data and information
• Communication,
• Share hardware,
• Share software,
• Transferring money.
Types of There are five main types of Computer Networks:

Network

1. PAN (Personal Area Network)


2. LAN (Local Area Network)
3. WLAN (Wireless Local Area
4. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
5. WAN (Wide Area Network)
Types of Personal Area Network
Network

Personal Area Network (PAN) is


the computer network that
connects computers/devices
within the range of an individual
person. As PAN provides a
network range within a person’s
range typically within a range of
10 meters(33 feet) it is called a
Personal Area Network.
Types of Local Area Network
Network

LAN or Local Area Network


connects network devices in such
a way that personal computers
and workstations can share data,
tools, and programs. The group
of computers and devices are
connected together by a switch,
or stack of switches, using a
private addressing scheme as
defined by the TCP/IP protocol.
Types of Local Area Network
Network
Advantages
• Provides fast data transfer rates and high-speed communication.
• Easy to set up and manage.
• Can be used to share peripheral devices such as printers and scanners.
• Provides increased security and fault tolerance compared to WANs.

Disadvantages
• Limited geographical coverage.
• Limited scalability and may require significant infrastructure upgrades to accommodate
growth.
• May experience congestion and network performance issues with increased usage.
Types of Wireless Local Area Network
Network

Wireless Local Area Network


(WLAN) is a network in which
devices connected to the network
are distributed wirelessly. It is often
used interchangeably with WI-FI
however Wi-Fi is referred to as a
particular network whereas WLAN
is the whole distribution system
itself. However, it is quite similar to
LAN distribution.
Types of Wireless Local Area Network
Network
Advantages
•Wireless connection
•Extendable range
•Signal not blocked by any physical barrier
•Good performance in small area coverage
•Reliable sort of communication
Disadvantages

• May experience congestion and network performance issues with increased usage.
Types of Metropolitan Area Network
Network

MAN or Metropolitan area


Network covers a larger area than
that covered by a LAN and a smaller
area as compared to WAN. It
connects two or more computers
that are apart but reside in the
same or different cities. It covers a
large geographical area and may
serve as an ISP (Internet Service
Provider)
Types of Wide Area Network
Network

WAN or Wide Area Network is a


computer network that extends
over a large geographical area,
although it might be confined
within the bounds of a state or
country. A WAN could be a
connection of LAN connecting to
other LANs via telephone lines and
radio waves and may be limited to
an enterprise (a corporation or an
organization) or accessible to the
public.

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