Computer Networks

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Objective
On the completion of this period you would be able to know
Meaning of Computer Network Kinds of computer Networks

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Introduction to Network

Initially all computers and other information processing devices were stand alone only
Their information was available only to those who had direct connection to them

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Computer Network
Interconnection of a group of computer systems and its related devices

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Fig 136.1 A Simple Network Example

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Fig 136.2 Computer Network of Different resources

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Computer Network needs

To share resources. (files,printers,modem,fax machines) To Share application Software (Ms office) Increase productivity-Getting done more work

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Computer networks may be classified

according to the scale

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Personal area network (PAN)

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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Campus Area Network (CAN)

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Metropolitan area network (MAN)

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Wide area network (WAN)

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Mixed Net work

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Basic Types
There are basically two types of Computer Networks Local area networks

Wide area networks

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Difference

The main difference between the two is the way in which

they are geographically distributed

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Applications of Computer Network

Access to Files and Folders on other Computers Use other devices that are computers. ex: printers To contact many on-line services connected to other

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Applications of Computer Network contd..

News Groups Network Games Voice mail Video conferencing Fax machine

Internet relay chat

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Summary
Introduction to networks Definition of Computer network Need for a Computer network Types of computer networks Applications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a computer network? Explain the purpose of a computer network What are the different types of computer networks? What are the applications of computer network?

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QUIZ
1. Interconnection of computer systems is called a) Operating system b) Computer Network c) Distributed system d) None

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2. Which of the following are computer Network? a) b) c) d) LAN WAN Both a and b None

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