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Networking. Parker Kvenvold. LAN. Local Area Network Spans over a small area At least two computer Applications are stored in file server. WAN. Wide Area Network Spans over a large area Types MAN , VAN, PAN, VNP. MAN. Metropolitan Area Network
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Networking Parker Kvenvold
LAN • Local Area Network • Spans over a small area • At least two computer • Applications are stored in file server
WAN • Wide Area Network • Spans over a large area • Types • MAN , VAN, PAN, VNP
MAN • Metropolitan Area Network • Two or more computers/devices communicating, but in different geographical areas
Topology • Layout • Types • Bus • Ring • Star • Hybrid
Advantages • Sharing • Hardware • Software • Information • Collaborative Environment
Disadvantages • Viruses • Once in one device, can spread to others easily • System Crashing/Failures • Computer Hackers • Easy access to other devices once hacked into one • Equipment Malfunctions
Sharing (Is Caring) • Hardware • Printers • Hardware can be used by many users • Software • Microsoft Office • Other devices in the network can use Apps. • Information • Documents, Photos, Videos • Authorization needed • Other users can access information
Media • Physical • Twisted-pair cable • Coaxial cable • ISN Line • Fiber-optic Cable • Communications • Communications Channel • Transmission Media
Firewalls • Guards data • Authorization is needed
Hardware/Software • Hubs • Device with Ports, used in LAN networks • Repeaters • Amplify network signals • Routers • Devices that ensure messages were sent to the right people • Gateway • Hardware and software that allows communications between different networks • Bridge • Hardware and software that allows communications between similar networks
Nanomaker • Is a type of Electrical Engineering • Used to make clean energy sources • Is used in programming
Reference • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_area_network • NetworkingfunimentalsPowerpoint • wiki.hill.com