COMPUTER NETWORKS
INTRODUCTION
What is Computer Network?
A computer network is a set
of computers 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
a computer network
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER NETWORK
1. IT ENHANCES COMMUNICATION AND
AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.
2. IT ALLOWS FOR MORE CONVENIENT
RESOURCE SHARING.
3. IT MAKES FILE SHARING EASIER.
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER NETWORK
4. IT IS HIGHLY FLEXIBLE.
5. IT IS AN INEXPENSIVE SYSTEM.
6. IT BOOSTS STORAGE CAPACITY.
DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER NETWORK
1. IT LACKS INDEPENDENCE.
2. IT POSES SECURITY DIFFICULTIES.
3. IT LACKS ROBUSTNESS.
DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER NETWORK
4. IT ALLOWS FOR MORE PRESENCE OF
COMPUTER VIRUSES AND MALWARE.
5. IT REQUIRES AN EFFICIENT HANDLER.
6. IT REQUIRES AN EXPENSIVE SET-UP.
TYPES OF
NETWORK
A computer network means a group of ‘network’
Computers
A network can mean a small of linked computers to a chain
of a few hundred computer of different types (eg , PCs,
minis, mainframes etc ) Spread around the world.
TYPES OF
NETWORK
TYPES OF NETWORK BASED ON GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD
Based on network span or geographical spread ,
network can be divided into two types:
(I)LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
(II)WAN(WIDE AREA NETWORK)
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
Small computer network that are
confined to a localised are a ( The key purpose of LAN is to serve
eg ; an office , a building or a its users in resource sharing .
factory) are known as LAN’s.
The hardware as well as software LAN users can share data ,
resources are shared through information , programs , printers ,
LAN’s. modems ,etc.,
WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK)
The network spread across countries (or) on a very big
geographical area are known as WAN‘s.
It is a group of computers that are separated by a large distance
and tied together .
It can be a group of LAN’s that are separated across several
locations and connected together to look like one big LAN.
Computers are connected to a wide area network are often
connected through public networks such as telephone systems .
LAN WAN
LAN
WAN
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAN & WAN
[Link] LAN WAN
IT IS SPRED OVER A IT IS SPREAD OVER A
1) SMALL AREA VERY LARGE AREA
IT IS USUALLY IT COSTS HIGHER TO
2) COSTS LESS TO SET SET IT UP
IT UP
IT IS USUALLY A IT IS USUALLY A
3) SINGLE NETWORK NETWORK OF MANY
NETWORK
PAN (Personal AREA NETWORK)
● It is the smallest network of computers.
● Bluetooth or other infrared-enabled devices could be used to connect devices.
● It has a 10-metre range of connectivity.
● It can cover up to 30 feet in diameter.
● PAN network enables a single person's personal devices to connect with each other.
MAN (Metropolitan AREA NETWORK)
● Cable TV Connection is an example of a network that can be connected within a
city.
● Ethernet, ATM, Token-ring, and FDDI are some examples.
● MAN network has a wider range of applications.
● This network interface could be used to connect citizens to various organisations.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAN, WAN,PAN, MAN
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAN, WAN,PAN, MAN
Feature PAN LAN (Local) MAN (Metropolitan) WAN (Wide)
(Personal)
Coverage meters Building, Office City, Campus Country, Globe
Speed Very High High ( Mbps - Moderate ( Mbps - Lower ( Mbps - Mbps)
Gbps) Gbps)
Cost Low Low High Very High
Ownership Private Private (Home/Co) Private or Public Private or Public
(Personal)
Examples Bluetooth, Home Wi-Fi, Cable TV, City WiFi Internet, Cellular
USB Ethernet