Computer Network
A computer network is a set of connected computers. Computers on a network are called nodes. The connection between computers can be done via cabling, most commonly the Ethernet cable, or wireless through radio waves.
In this computer network also connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. The most common resource shared today is connection to the Internet. Other shared resources can include a printer or a file server. The Internet itself can be considered as a computer network.
The group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resource---sharing among a wide range of users. Networks are commonly categorized based on their characteristics.
There are many types of networks, such as:-
1. Local Area Networks -LAN
2. Personal Area Networks -PAN
3. Home Area Networks -HAN
4. Wide Area Networks -WAN
5. Campus Networks
6. Metropolitan Area Networks -MAN
7. Enterprise Private Networks
8. Internetworks
9. Backbone Networks -BBN
10. Global Area Networks -GAN
11. The Internet
prepared by IBRAHIM MCHUCHURI
prepared by IBRAHIM MCHUCHURI
Computer Network
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