Computing Technology Industry Association Network+

What is Network?

Two or more connected Network Devices (Computers, Printers etc)

that can share resources.

Network Connectivity Components

•NIC (Network Interface Card)
•Cable (Coax, TP, Fiber)
•Connector (BNC, RJ45, SC/ST)
•Network Devices (HUB, Switch, Bridge, Router)
•Network Operating System (XP, 2003, Linux)

Type of Network on the base of Media

Wired

Wireless

Type of Network on the base of Location

LAN    Local Area Network 

CAN    Campus Area Network

MAN   Metropolitan Area Network

WAN   Wide Area Network

PAN     Personal Area Network

LAN :

• Limited Area
• 1st LAN was limited max distance 185 meters and max 30 Computers
• Connection permanent between two stations
• Primary use for private network Transport
• Typically used for Half Duplex

WAN:
•Network of Network (Internet)
• Slow speed
• Connection on demand or permanently
• Public or Private network Transport
• Full Duplex or Half Duplex Communication