networks of many sizes

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Networks of many sizes

Answer 1

Networks come in all sizes. They range from simple networks consisting of The internet is the largest network in existence. In fact, the term internet means a “network of networks”. Of computers, to networks connecting millions of devices.

Question 2

Local Area Network(LAN)

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A LAN is a network infrastructure that spans a small geographical area.

Question 3

Wide Area Network(WAN)

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A WAN is a network infrastructure that spans a wide geographical area. WANs are typically managed by service providers (SPs) or Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Question 4

The Internet

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The internet is a worldwide collection of interconnected networks (internetworks, or internet for short).

Question 5

Intranet

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Intranet is a term often used to refer to a private connection of LANs and WANs that belongs to an organization. An intranet is designed to be accessible only by the organization’s members,

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Extranet

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An organization may use an extranet to provide secure and safe access to individuals who work for a different organization but require access to the organization’s data.

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Cable

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the internet data signal transmits on the same cable that delivers cable television.

Question 8

Digital Subscriber Line(DSL)

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DSL runs over a telephone line. In general, small office and home office users connect using Asymmetrical DSL (ADSL)

Question 9

Cellular

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Cellular internet access uses a cell phone network to connect.