Computer application lec-6
Information Networks
,Network
Two or more computers connected together is called a Network.
In any network, computers can share resources and information.
Receiving information from a network is called downloading data.
Sending information over a network is called Uploading data.
Types of Network
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
, Local Area Network (LAN)
LAN is a network of computers in a building or in a limited area.
Maximum area of network should be less than 1 square kilometre.
Examples are Network of a university or small office.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a LAN without cables.
Information Networks
,Network
Two or more computers connected together is called a Network.
In any network, computers can share resources and information.
Receiving information from a network is called downloading data.
Sending information over a network is called Uploading data.
Types of Network
Local Area Network (LAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN)
, Local Area Network (LAN)
LAN is a network of computers in a building or in a limited area.
Maximum area of network should be less than 1 square kilometre.
Examples are Network of a university or small office.
Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a LAN without cables.
