Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Group 10 _Fosters:understanding on computer networks

Computer network is basically concerned with a group of interconnected computers to share information and data.
topologies
The above are the basic types of network used to connect computers.
the general types of computer networks are
  • Local area network (LAN) The computers are geographically close together (that is, in the same building).
  • Wide area network (WAN): The computers are farther apart and are connected by telephone lines or radio waves.
  • Camps area network (CAN): The computers are within a limited geographic area, such as a campus or military base.
  • Metropolitan area network (MAN) A data network designed for a town or city.
  • Home area networks (HAN): A network contained within a user's home that connects a person's digital devices.
  • Connections can be either wired or wireless (eg :bluetooth) depending upon our convenience.They can be intra connected using wires, hubs , routers and various different hardware components .

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