Computer networks
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There are three main types of computer networks: local area networks (LANs) which connect computers within a single building or small area; wide area networks (WANs) which connect computers over large distances using leased telecommunication circuits; and metropolitan area networks (MANs) which connect users within a region larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN. LANs are usually confined to a single building, WANs are used by businesses and organizations to relay data worldwide, and MANs interconnect resources in an area like a city.
Computer networks
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- 3. There are three types of networks Local Area Network (LAN) Wide Area Network (WAN) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- 4. Local Area Network (LAN) A local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings, however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.
- 5. Wide Area Network (WAN) A wide area network (WAN) is a telecommunications network or computer network that extends over a large geographical distance. Wide area networks are often established with leased telecommunication circuits. Business, education and government entities use wide area networks to relay data to staff, students, clients, buyers, and suppliers from various locations across the world.
- 6. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that interconnects users with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger than that covered by even a large local area network (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a wide area network (WAN).