NETWORK

NETWORK: A network is a collection of computers connected together.

NETWORKING: is a process of communication between the interconnected devices basically to share the network resources.

Benefits of Networking:

1.  Share resources. i) Data    ii) Hardware
2.  Share S/W
3.  Sharing of license

Network is a collection of computers connected together to get benefited from networking. 
Networking: Networking is a process of communication among systems.

Types of Networks:

1)  Local Area Network (LAN): Systems connected within the same geographical area is called LAN. A LAN can span 2 kilometers.


 Components of LAN:

1.  .NIC (Network Interface Card)
2.  Cable – Co axial, cat5 or cat6
3.  Hubs or Switches.

2)  Metropolitan Area Networking: MAN is  a  combination of  LANs or WANS located and connected within the same city.

Components of MAN:

1. Router
2. Brouter (Brouter is a combination of bridge or router)
3. ATM Switches
4. DSL connectivity (DSL – Digital Subscriber Link) ex: Star cables.

3) Wide Area Networking (WAN): Interconnection of LANs or MANs located within the same geographical area or different area it depends on telecommunication services.

Components of WAN:

1. Router
2. Brouter (Brouter is a combination of bridge or router)
3. ATM Switches

4. DSL connectivity (DSL – Digital Subscriber Link) ex: Star cables