Types of Networks
A network is a group of computers linked to each other that enables the computer to communicate with another computer and share their resources, data and applications
FOUR MAIN TYPES OF NETWORKS
LAN - Local
This network connects devices in a limited area such as a home, school or office building.
It allows for fast communication and file sharing between devices
WAN - Wide
This network covers a large geographical area such as a city, country or even globally such as the internet
It connect multiple LANs
MAN - Metropolitan
Its a network that covers an area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN. Its typically used for serving a city or a college campus
PAN - Personal
This is a small network that connects personal devices such as a phone, laptop or tablet within a short range
Mobile Networks
Used with mobile devices such as
Wireless technology is any technology that enables communication and data transfer between devices without the need for physical wired connections
Instead of wires and cables the technology utilizes electromagnetic waves such as radio frequencies of infrared signals to transmit data over the air
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide Internet access
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from device to another
Protocol
A Protocol is a set pf rules or an agreed way to exchange or transmit data between devices
Hotspot
Hotspot is a physical location where persons may obtain internet access using WiFi technologies
Network hardware is a set of interconnected physical devices that facilitate communication and data sharing between computers connected to a network.
A network is a group of computers linked to each other that enables the computer to communicate with another computer and share their resources, data and applications
FOUR MAIN TYPES OF NETWORKS
LAN - Local
This network connects devices in a limited area such as a home, school or office building.
It allows for fast communication and file sharing between devices
WAN - Wide
This network covers a large geographical area such as a city, country or even globally such as the internet
It connect multiple LANs
MAN - Metropolitan
Its a network that covers an area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN. Its typically used for serving a city or a college campus
PAN - Personal
This is a small network that connects personal devices such as a phone, laptop or tablet within a short range
Mobile Networks
Used with mobile devices such as
Wireless technology is any technology that enables communication and data transfer between devices without the need for physical wired connections
Instead of wires and cables the technology utilizes electromagnetic waves such as radio frequencies of infrared signals to transmit data over the air
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide Internet access
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from device to another
Protocol
A Protocol is a set pf rules or an agreed way to exchange or transmit data between devices
Hotspot
Hotspot is a physical location where persons may obtain internet access using WiFi technologies
Network hardware is a set of interconnected physical devices that facilitate communication and data sharing between computers connected to a network.
