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A computer network is an interconnected system of devices that enables data exchange and resource sharing. It serves various purposes, including resource sharing, communication, data storage, and remote collaboration. The four main types of computer networks are Personal Area Network (PAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN), each serving different geographical scopes and functionalities.

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A computer network is an interconnected system of devices that enables data exchange and resource sharing. It serves various purposes, including resource sharing, communication, data storage, and remote collaboration. The four main types of computer networks are Personal Area Network (PAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN), each serving different geographical scopes and functionalities.

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Computer Network

Uses of Computer Network

Types of Computer Network

• PAN
• LAN
• MAN
• WAN

Uses of PAN, LAN, MAN and WAN


Computer Network
A computer network is an
interconnected system of devices,
such as computers, servers, and
other hardware, that communicate
and share resources with each other.
It enables the exchange of data,
information, and services between
users and devices.
Uses of Computer Network
Sharing Resources Communication
Computer networks enable users to Networks facilitate communication
share hardware, software, and data through email, instant messaging, video
resources across multiple devices, conferencing, and other collaborative
improving efficiency and productivity. tools, connecting people and
organizations worldwide.

Data Storage and Access Remote Collaboration


Networks provide centralized data Networks enable remote teams to work
storage and allow users to access files, together in real-time, sharing
databases, and cloud-based services documents, ideas, and projects,
from any connected device. fostering collaboration and productivity.
Types of Computer Network (PAN,
LAN, MAN, WAN)
1. Personal Area Network (PAN): A small-scale network that interconnects devices
within a personal space, such as a home or office. It typically includes devices like
smartphones, laptops, and wearables.
2. Local Area Network (LAN): A network that connects devices within a limited
geographical area, like a building or campus. LANs enable high-speed data transfer
and resource sharing among nearby devices.

3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): A network that spans a larger geographical


area, such as a city or a metropolitan region. MANs interconnect multiple LANs and
provide wide-area connectivity.
4. Wide Area Network (WAN): A large-scale network that covers a wide geographical
area, often crossing regional or national boundaries. WANs enable communication and
data exchange between distant locations, such as between offices in different cities or
countries.
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LAN
Local Area
Network
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MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
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WAN
Wide Area Network
Uses of PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN
Personal Local Area Metropolitan Wide Area
Area Network Network Area Network Network
(PAN) (LAN) (MAN) (WAN)
PANs connect LANs connect WANs
MANs span a
personal devices computers, interconnect
larger geographic
like smartphones, printers, and multiple LANs and
area like a city or
laptops, and other devices MANs across large
municipality,
wearables within within a confined distances,
providing high-
a small space like a enabling global
speed internet
geographic area, home, office, or communication,
access and
enabling school, allowing cloud computing,
connecting
seamless data resource sharing and access to
multiple LANs.
sharing and and collaboration. online resources.
device control. (10-100m)
(10m)
Let’s Recapitulate
1.A computer network is an interconnected
system of devices.
2.It is used for Sharing Resources, Communication,
Remote Collaboration, Data Storage, Access,
etc.
3.There are four types of computer network :-
• PAN
• LAN
• MAN
• WAN

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