classes of networks
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
CAN (CAMPUS AREA NETWORK)
MAN(METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK)
WAN(WIDE AREA NETWORK)
INTERNET
1.LAN
A network covering a small area
is called LAN.
is called LAN.
Features :
-It can be in a room,building
or small office.
or small office.
-It covers distance not more
than 1.25 miles from one end of the network to another.
than 1.25 miles from one end of the network to another.
CAN
A network covering a campus
area ,that is, an university area is called CAN
area ,that is, an university area is called CAN
MAN
A NETWORK covering a city area
is called MAN
is called MAN
Features :
-It covers not more than 10 kms
from one end to another.
from one end to another.
-It may be made up of small
networks connected to each other.
networks connected to each other.
-MAN is used mainly in metro
cities.
cities.
WAN
A network covering hundreds to
thousands of kms from one end to another is called WAN. Internet is the best
example of WAN.
thousands of kms from one end to another is called WAN. Internet is the best
example of WAN.
INTERNET
-It is a world-wide network.
-It is the best example of WAN.
-It is made up of millions of
computers connected to each other.
computers connected to each other.
-It is a public network.
Anybody can access internet.
Anybody can access internet.
