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Introduction to Network

By Nadeem Khan
University of Swat
Network

• A network is a connection between devices that allows for the


sharing of data.
• A network is a collection of interconnected devices, such as
computers, printers, and servers
that communicate with each other to share
➢resources,
➢exchange data,
➢and provide services.
What is a Computer Network?

• A computer network is a system that connects many independent


computers to share information (data) and resources.
• The integration of computers and other different devices allows
users to communicate more easily.
• A computer network is a collection of two or more computer
systems that are linked together.
• A network connection can be established using either cable or
wireless media.
• Hardware and software are used to connect computers and tools
in any network.
Types of Network

• The most basic way to classify networks is by their geographical coverage.


Some types of networks include

1. Local Area Network (LAN):


A network that connects devices within a small area, such as a home,
building, or campus.
LANs use links like wires, Ethernet cables, fiber optics, or Wi-Fi to transmit
data.
• LANs can be small, like a home network with one user, or large,
like an enterprise network with thousands of users and devices.
They are usually exclusive to an organization, such as a school,
office, association, or church.
2. Wide Area Network (WAN):
A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that connects multiple
smaller networks, or local area networks (LANs), across a large geographic area.
WANs can connect offices, data centers, cloud applications, and cloud storage
across cities, countries, or even the world.
A bank, including its branch offices and ATM machines, is example of an
organization using a WAN.
The branches may be in multiple U.S. states, or even global locations, but they are
all linked through various secure connections.
Both bank employees and customers are users.
3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):
A MAN is a computer network that connects computers within a
metropolitan area, which can be a large city, multiple cities and towns, or
any large area with multiple buildings.
MANs are larger than LANs but smaller than WANs.
Most MANs use fiber optic cable to maintain data capacity and speed.
E.g. Campus area networks, Local telephone companies, Local cable TV
companies
4. wireless local area network (WLAN) :
• A network that connects devices using radio waves or light instead of
wired connections.
• WLANs are commonly used in homes, offices, and public places to provide
wireless internet access.
5. Virtual Private Network (VPN):
A virtual private network (VPN) is a tool that encrypts data and masks a
user's IP address to create a secure connection between a device and a
remote server.
This allows users to browse the internet more privately by hiding their
identity, location, and browsing activity.

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