Rabu, 13 Januari 2010

Classification of computer networks



* Local Area Network (LAN)
Local Area Network (LAN), a private network inside a building or campus-sized to several kilometers. LANs are often used to connect personal computers and workstations in the office of a company or factory to use common resources (Resouce, such as printers) and exchange information.
* Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), is basically a LAN version of the larger and usually use the same technology with the LAN. MAN may include corporate offices nearby or even a city and can be used for private purposes (private) or public. MAN capable of supporting voice and data, even contact with the cable television network.

* Wide Area Network (WAN)
Wide Area Network (WAN), its scope covers a wide geographical area, often covering a country or even continent. WAN consists of a collection of machines that aims to run the programs (applications) user.
* Internet

Actually there are many in this world networks, often using hardware and software different. People who connect to the network often wish to communicate with other people who are connected to other networks. This desire requires the network relationships that are often not kampatibel and different. Usually to do this requires a machine called a gateway to make the connection and perform the necessary translation, both hardware and software. Collection terinterkoneksi network is called the Internet.

But in general, and the practical at this time we know there are two of the network: LAN and WAN.
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