Tuesday 21 October 2014

Computer Networking



Computer Networking
This is the connection of two or more computers into one communication channel.

Forms of Computer Networking
We have three (3) forms of computer networking.
1.      LAN (Local Area Network): This is the connection of two or more computers in a building or closely related buildings. The connection is made with cables and the computers are few kilometers away from each other.

 
2.      MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): It is a type of network that runs between a town. This is the connection of two or more computers within a city. Here, the computers are few meters away from each other and the connection is made with cables or with e-connection card.
3.      WAN (Wide Area Network): This type of network covers beyond a country. This is the connection of two or more computers across the globe e.g. internet.

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