ICT 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 48: Local Area Network, Personal Area Network, Wide Area Network
24 Mar 2019
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A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media. A local area network (lan) is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area. A wireless lan (wlan) is a lan that uses no physical wires. A metropolitan area network (man) connects lans in a metropolitan area, such as a city. A wide area network (wan) is a network that covers a large geographic area. A personal area network (pan) is a network that connects computers and devices in an individual"s workspace with wired and wireless technology. The configuration of computers, devices, and media on a network is sometimes called the network architecture. Communications software consists of programs and apps that: Help users establish a connection to another computer, mobile device or network. Manage the transmission of data, instructions, and information. Provide an interface for users to communication with one another.
