network communication !! (slides) Flashcards
What is network??
A network consists of two or more computers/devices linked together through wire/wireless for sharing resources such as printer and exchanging files, or allowing electronic communications
What are the 8 types of Network??
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Personal Area Network (PAN)
- Campus Area Network (CAN)
- Intranet
- Extranet
- Internet
What is Local Area Network (LAN)??
A LAN connects computers and devices within a small, specific geographic area
(Enabling resource sharing and communication)
Where and Local Area Network (LAN) be shared??
- Single building
- Office
What is Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)??
A MAN *connects multiple LANS’s within a city or large campus
(Facilitating communication and resource sharing over a metropolitan area)
What is Wide Area Network (WAN)??
A network that spans large geographic areas, connecting multiple LAN’s and MAN’s for broad communication and data sharing
What is an intranet??
A private network accessible only to an organization’s staff, used to securely share company information and computing resources internally
What is an extranet??
*Extends an organization’s intranet to external users_, such as partners or clients, allowing controlled access to specific internal resources
What is internet??
The global network connecting millions of private, public, academic, business, and government’s networks
(Enabling worldwide communication and information access)