Basics of Networking:
Networking is the practice of connecting computers together to enable communication
and data exchange between them.
In general, Network is a collection of two or more computers.
Basics building blocks of a network are Nodes and Links.
A Network Node can be illustrated as Equipment for Data Communication like a
Modem, Router, etc., or Equipment of a Data Terminal like connecting two computers
or more.
Link in Networks can be defined as wires or cables or free space of wireless
networks.
The working of Networks can be simply defined as rules or protocols which help in
sending and receiving data via the links which allow networks to communicate. Each
device has an IP Address, that helps in identifying a device
Types of Networks
According to the communication requirements, multiple types of network connections are
available. The most basic type of network classification depends on the network's
geographical coverage.
Below mentioned are different types of networks:
PAN (Personal Area Network)
, LAN (Local Area Network)
CAN (Campus Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
LAN:
The Local Area Network (LAN) is designed to connect multiple network devices and
systems within a limited geographical distance.
LAN is the most frequently used network.
A LAN is a computer network that connects computers through a common
communication path, contained within a limited area, that is, locally.
A LAN encompasses two or more computers connected over a server.
The two important technologies involved in this network are Ethernet and Wi-fi.
It ranges up to 2km & transmission speed is very high with easy maintenance and low
cost.
Examples of LAN are networking in a home, school, library, laboratory, college,
office, etc.
PAN:
PAN is the most basic type of computer network.
This network is restrained to a single person, that is, communication between the
computer devices is centered only on an individual’s workspace.
PAN offers a network range of 1 to 100 meters from person to device providing
communication.
Its transmission speed is very high with very easy maintenance and very low cost.
This uses Bluetooth , IrDA, and Zigbee as technology.
, Examples of PAN are USB, computer, phone, tablet, printer, PDA, etc.
CAN:
CAN is bigger than a LAN but smaller than a MAN.
This is a type of computer network that is usually used in places like a school or
colleges.
This network covers a limited geographical area that is, it spreads across several
buildings within the campus.
CAN mainly use Ethernet technology with a range from 1km to 5km.
Its transmission speed is very high with a moderate maintenance cost and moderate
cost.
Examples of CAN are networks that cover schools, colleges, buildings, etc.
MAN:
Networking is the practice of connecting computers together to enable communication
and data exchange between them.
In general, Network is a collection of two or more computers.
Basics building blocks of a network are Nodes and Links.
A Network Node can be illustrated as Equipment for Data Communication like a
Modem, Router, etc., or Equipment of a Data Terminal like connecting two computers
or more.
Link in Networks can be defined as wires or cables or free space of wireless
networks.
The working of Networks can be simply defined as rules or protocols which help in
sending and receiving data via the links which allow networks to communicate. Each
device has an IP Address, that helps in identifying a device
Types of Networks
According to the communication requirements, multiple types of network connections are
available. The most basic type of network classification depends on the network's
geographical coverage.
Below mentioned are different types of networks:
PAN (Personal Area Network)
, LAN (Local Area Network)
CAN (Campus Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
LAN:
The Local Area Network (LAN) is designed to connect multiple network devices and
systems within a limited geographical distance.
LAN is the most frequently used network.
A LAN is a computer network that connects computers through a common
communication path, contained within a limited area, that is, locally.
A LAN encompasses two or more computers connected over a server.
The two important technologies involved in this network are Ethernet and Wi-fi.
It ranges up to 2km & transmission speed is very high with easy maintenance and low
cost.
Examples of LAN are networking in a home, school, library, laboratory, college,
office, etc.
PAN:
PAN is the most basic type of computer network.
This network is restrained to a single person, that is, communication between the
computer devices is centered only on an individual’s workspace.
PAN offers a network range of 1 to 100 meters from person to device providing
communication.
Its transmission speed is very high with very easy maintenance and very low cost.
This uses Bluetooth , IrDA, and Zigbee as technology.
, Examples of PAN are USB, computer, phone, tablet, printer, PDA, etc.
CAN:
CAN is bigger than a LAN but smaller than a MAN.
This is a type of computer network that is usually used in places like a school or
colleges.
This network covers a limited geographical area that is, it spreads across several
buildings within the campus.
CAN mainly use Ethernet technology with a range from 1km to 5km.
Its transmission speed is very high with a moderate maintenance cost and moderate
cost.
Examples of CAN are networks that cover schools, colleges, buildings, etc.
MAN:
