Friday, November 8, 2019

Computer Networks

Computer Networks :-
The combination of two or more than two computer in such a way that they can share the resources of each other is called as computer network. 
Charactistics of network :-
Hardware sharing
Software sharing
File sharing
Data communication
Types of Network :-
There are basically three categories of networks LAN, WAN, MAN
Local Area Network (LAN)  :-
A local area network is a digital communication system capable of interconnecting a large no of computers within a limited geographical area. LAN normly operate within a limited area such as an office building or a campus is owned by the using organization. The transmission speed of LAN is very high. 
 WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)  :-
A wide are network is a digital communication system.  Which interconnect different sites. This type of communication network may be develop to operate nationalwide or worldwide. In wan the transmission medium used are normaly public system such as telephone lines,  microwave and satellite links.  Its cover a large area so the speed of WAN is less than LAN. 

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) 
A metropolitan area network is a digital communication system, which interconnects different computer  within a city. MAN is more encompassing than LAN, but smaller than WAN. 
Difference between LAN, MAN and WAN :-


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