Computer Network

What is Network?

NETWORK:- A network is a collection of computers connected together.

What is networking?

NETWORKING: - Networking is a process of communication between the interconnected devices basically to

Share the network resources.

Benefits of Networking:

1. Share resources.

i) Data

ii) Hardware

2. Share S/W

3. Sharing of license

Network is a collection of computers connected together to get benefited from networking.

Networking: Networking is a process of communication among systems.

Types of Networks:

1) Local Area Network (LAN):- Systems connected within the same geographical area is called

LAN. A LAN can span 2 kilometers.

Components of LAN:

1. .NIC (Network Interface Card)

2. Cable – Co axial, cat5 or cat6

3. Hubs or Switches.

2) Campus Area Network (CAN):- is a computer network interconnecting a few local area networks (LANs)

2.    Within a university campus or corporate campus.

      3) Metropolitan Area Networking:- MAN is a combination of LANs or WANS located and Connected within the same city.

       Components of MAN:

1. Router

2. Brouter (Brouter is a combination of bridge or router)

3. ATM Switches

4. DSL connectivity (DSL – Digital Subscriber Link) ex: Star cables

4) Wide Area Networking (WAN):- Interconnection of LANs or MANs located within the same

Geographical area or different area it depends on telecommunication services