TOPIC ONE
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS
HISTORY, DEFINITIONS (PART TWO)
CLASSIFICATION OF NETWORKS
Networks can be categorized depending on size, complexity, level of security, or
geographical range. We will discuss some of the most popular topologies based
on geographical spread.
PAN
PAN is the acronym for Personal Area Network. PAN is the interconnection
between devices within the range of a person’s private space, typically within a
range of 10 metres. If you have transferred images or songs from your laptop to
mobile or from mobile to your friend’s mobile using Bluetooth, you have set
up and used a personal area network.
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS
HISTORY, DEFINITIONS (PART TWO)
CLASSIFICATION OF NETWORKS
Networks can be categorized depending on size, complexity, level of security, or
geographical range. We will discuss some of the most popular topologies based
on geographical spread.
PAN
PAN is the acronym for Personal Area Network. PAN is the interconnection
between devices within the range of a person’s private space, typically within a
range of 10 metres. If you have transferred images or songs from your laptop to
mobile or from mobile to your friend’s mobile using Bluetooth, you have set
up and used a personal area network.
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