TYPE OF NETWORK
On the basis of geographical area and speed there are three broad categories of network 1. LAN (Local Area Network) 2. MAN ( Metropolitan Area Network) 3. WAN ( Wide Area Network) LAN (Local Area Network) : LAN is a type of network in which computers (nodes) are connected in a local unit or small geographical area, such as office, any department of a management system, Private Campus etc. The common connecting media used in LAN are cables, Wi - Fi, etc. LANs are restricted in size and are convenient to handle. Characteristics of LAN i) In LAN, Data communication takes place at a rate of 100 – 1000 mbps. ii) It is owned by an individual or an organization iii) It provides the user with an access to share several common hardware resources. Ex- computers, terminals, printers, server, etc. iv) There is no specific tariff for its usage. MAN ( Metropolitan Area Network) MAN is a computer network designed for a town or city. It may be a single