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Computer Networking: B.Srinagavallidevi 22255-CM-014

The document provides an overview of computer networking, defining it as a collection of interconnected computers and devices. It outlines four types of networks: LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and PAN (Personal Area Network), each with distinct geographical coverage and use cases. LAN connects devices in limited areas, MAN connects networks in metropolitan regions, WAN covers large areas, and PAN is for personal use within a specific location.

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Computer Networking: B.Srinagavallidevi 22255-CM-014

The document provides an overview of computer networking, defining it as a collection of interconnected computers and devices. It outlines four types of networks: LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and PAN (Personal Area Network), each with distinct geographical coverage and use cases. LAN connects devices in limited areas, MAN connects networks in metropolitan regions, WAN covers large areas, and PAN is for personal use within a specific location.

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COMPUTER

NETWORKING
B.SRINAGAVALLIDEVI
22255-CM-014
COMPUTER NETWORKS
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• A Computer network is a collection of


computers and devices connected
together via communication devices
and transmission media.
• For example it may connect
computers , printers and scanners
TYPES OF NETWORKS
_______________________________________________

• LAN (Local Area Network


• MAN(Metropolitan Area Network
• WAN(Wide Area Network
• PAN(Personal Area Network
1.LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
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• A Local Area Network is a network is


that network that connects
computers and devices in a limited
geo graphically area such as a home
, school computer laboratory ,
office , building.
2.MAN (METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK)
__________________________________________________________________________

• Man is a high speed network that


connect local area network in
metropolitan area such as city or
town and handles bulk of
communication activity across the
region.
3.WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK)
__________________________________________________________________________

• Wide area network is network that


covers a large geographical area
such as country or the world.
• Wan combines many types of
media such as telephones , cables
and radio waves
4.PAN (PERSONAL AREA NETWORK)
__________________________________________________________________________

• Same as LAN network , but it is


limited to a specific person or
location such as home network .
This network is usually setup for
sharing resources such as internet
and printer with personal
computers.

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