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A computer network is a collection of interconnected devices that share information and resources, enabling resource sharing, data sharing, communication, cost efficiency, remote access, and security. Different types of networks include LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), and HAN (Home Area Network), each varying in size and application. LANs are used for small areas, WANs connect larger distances, MANs cover city areas, and PANs connect personal devices in close proximity.

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Computer Network 1

A computer network is a collection of interconnected devices that share information and resources, enabling resource sharing, data sharing, communication, cost efficiency, remote access, and security. Different types of networks include LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), and HAN (Home Area Network), each varying in size and application. LANs are used for small areas, WANs connect larger distances, MANs cover city areas, and PANs connect personal devices in close proximity.

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Computer Network

 A computer network is a group of


computers and devices connected
together so they can share information
and resources (like printers or files).
 Devices (Nodes): Computers,
smartphones, or other machines
connected to the network.
 Connections (Links): How devices
communicate, either through wires
(like cables) or wirelessly (like Wi-Fi).
Need Of Computer Network
 Resource Sharing: Multiple devices can share
hardware (like printers) and software (like
applications) .
 Data Sharing: It allows people to easily share
files, documents, and information between
computers .
 Communication: Networks enable quick
communication through emails, chats, video calls
etc.
 Cost Efficiency: Sharing resources reduces the
cost of purchasing and maintaining individual
hardware and software for each computer.
 Remote Access: A network allows people to
access data, resources, or even control computers
remotely, from anywhere in the world.
Backup and Security: Networks enable
regular data backups and centralized security
measures, protecting against data loss or
unauthorized access.

Types Of Computer Network


1. LAN(Local Area Network)

2. WAN(Wide Area Network)

3. MAN(Metropolitan Area)

4. PAN(Personal Area Network )

5. HAN(Home Area Network)


LAN(Local Area Network)
 Local Area Network is a group of computers connected
to each other in a small area such as building, office.
 Radius of LAN is 1km
 From 2 devices to 1000 devices can be connected in a
LAN connection
 In the context of LAN , both wired and wireless
connections can be used to connect devices within a
local network.
 A wired LAN uses physical cables (typically Ethernet
cables) to connect devices to the network.
 A wireless LAN (also known as Wi-Fi) uses radio
waves to connect devices without needing physical
cables.
WAN(Wide Area Network)
 A WAN is a type of network that connects
different smaller networks across long
distances.
 Covers a large area: WAN can cover a city,
country, or the whole world. The internet is
the biggest example of a WAN.
 Uses special technology: Since it covers big
distances, it uses technologies like satellites,
fibre-optic cables, or telephone lines to send
data.
 Slower than LAN: Because data has to travel
long distances, WANs can be a bit slower than a
local network like LAN.
 More expensive: Setting up a WAN costs more
WAN Diagram
MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)
 A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is a type of network
that connects devices or smaller networks (like LANs)
across a city or large town.
 It covers a larger area than a LAN (Local Area Network)
but a smaller area than a WAN (Wide Area Network).
 MAN is bigger than a LAN (like an office or a home network)
but smaller than a WAN (which can cover countries or the
whole world).
 Covers a city: It usually connects different networks or
buildings within the same city or town.
 Faster than WAN: MANs generally offer faster data speeds
compared to WANs because they cover a smaller area and
experience less delay.
 Uses fibre optics: MANs often use fibre-optic cables for
high-speed communication between buildings or offices in a
city.
MAN Diagram
PAN(Personal Area
Network)
 A PAN (Personal Area Network) is the
smallest type of network that connects
devices within a very short range, usually
around a person.
 It’s used to connect devices that belong to a
single individual, typically within a range of a
few meters.
 Examples:
 Bluetooth PAN , Tethering (Hotspot).
 USB PAN: When you connect your phone to
your computer using a USB cable to transfer
files or charge the device, that's a wired PAN.
PAN Diagram

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