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DIT Computer Network Notes Chapter2

The document outlines four types of computer networks: PAN (Personal Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network), detailing their coverage areas and characteristics. It highlights the advantages of networking, such as resource sharing and collaboration, and includes review questions and multiple-choice questions to reinforce understanding. Each network type is defined with examples to illustrate their practical applications.

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DIT Computer Network Notes Chapter2

The document outlines four types of computer networks: PAN (Personal Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network), detailing their coverage areas and characteristics. It highlights the advantages of networking, such as resource sharing and collaboration, and includes review questions and multiple-choice questions to reinforce understanding. Each network type is defined with examples to illustrate their practical applications.

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DIT Computer Networks Notes - Chapter 2: Types

of Networks
Types of Computer Networks

1. PAN (Personal Area Network)


Connects devices within a few meters, e.g., Bluetooth between a phone and earbuds.

2. LAN (Local Area Network)


Covers a small area such as a home, office, or computer lab. High speed and privately managed.

3. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)


Connects multiple LANs across a city, often operated by service providers.

4. WAN (Wide Area Network)


Connects networks across countries or continents. The Internet is the largest WAN.

Comparison
PAN: Few meters | LAN: Building/Campus | MAN: City | WAN: Country/World.

Advantages of Networking
Resource sharing, communication, centralized data, Internet sharing, collaboration.

Review Questions
1. Define PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN.
2. Differentiate LAN and WAN.
3. Give one real-life example of each network type.

MCQs
1. Which network covers a city? (a) PAN (b) LAN (c) MAN (d) WAN Answer: (c)
2. The Internet is an example of: (a) LAN (b) WAN (c) PAN (d) MAN Answer: (b)

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