Monday, October 15, 2007

BASIC NETWORKING CONCEPTS

Introduction

Networks connect computers together. The Merits of networking include communication with other users, sharing resources such as printers and software, centralization of software and account maintenance, and mobility of users. These concepts are independent of the type of computer workplace or its operating system.

Local Area Networks (LANs)

Generally a LAN is a network which connects computers of various types, and various sub-networks (within a small geographical area). The purpose of a Local Area Connection is usually to share the computing resources of a group of users. LAN supports various functions such as the system database, dial-in modem, data processing functions, etc.

Wide Area Networks (WANs) and the Internet:

A Wide Area Network (WAN) connects several networks of computers of various types over a wide geographical area. One of the best example for WAN is world wide internet

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