Types of Network

Question 1

What is a network

Answer 1

A network, in the context of computing and telecommunications, is a collection of interconnected devices that communicate with each other to share resources, exchange data, and provide services.

Question 2

Local Area Network (LAN)

Answer 2

Scope: Covers a small geographic area, such as a single building or a campus.

Usage: Connecting computers, printers, and other devices within a single organization.

Example: Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks within an office.

Characteristics:
High data transfer rates.
Typically privately owned and managed.
Used for sharing resources and information within an organization

Question 3

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Answer 3

Scope: Covers a city or a large campus.

Usage: Connecting multiple LANs within a metropolitan area.

Example: Cable TV networks, city-wide Wi-Fi networks.

Characteristics:
Medium range.
Often managed by a single entity (like a city government or a large corporation)

Question 4

Wide Area Network (WAN)

Answer 4

cope: Covers a large geographic area, such as a country or continent.

Usage: Connecting multiple LANs and MANs across long distances.

Example: The Internet, corporate networks spanning multiple locations.

Characteristics:
Lower data transfer rates compared to LANs and MANs.
Typically involves leased telecommunication lines.
Used for long-distance communication and resource sharing.

Question 5

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Answer 5

Scope: Provides secure connectivity over a public network.

Usage: Secure remote access to a private network.

Example: Corporate VPNs for employees to access company resources remotely.

Characteristics:
Uses encryption to secure data.
Extends a private network across a public network.
Commonly used for secure communications over the Internet.