This document discusses different types of computer networks. It defines a local area network (LAN) as a localized network useful for connecting departments within a building. LANs allow for high-speed data transfer of up to 10 GB/s due to short distances between devices. Key characteristics of LANs are that they enable resource sharing, transfer data at high speeds, have limited reach, and are generally less expensive than other network types.

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2. TYPES OF NETWORK
A computer network is a collection of
interlinked computer and / or devices
through a communication medium. As
per geographical area networks can be
classified into three types , namely Local
Area Network(LAN) ,Metropolitan Area
Network(MAN) and Wide Area
Network(WAN).

4. LOCAL AREA NETWORK
Lan is a localised network. This type of
network is useful when you want to
connect two different departments in a
building. The data transfer rate for LAN
technologies is upto 10 GB/s . Local Area
Network is a high – speed and fault –
tolerant data network . High transmission
rates are possible in LAN because of short
distances between data network .

5. CHARACTERISTICS OF LAN
The following are the characteristics
and purpose LAN :
LAN helps in resource sharing for
example , data , software , and
hardware.
LAN transfers data at a high speed.
LAN’s reach is limited .
LAN technology is generally less
expensive than MAN and WAN

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF LAN
The following are the characteristics
and purpose LAN :
LAN helps in resource sharing for
example , data , software , and
hardware.
LAN transfers data at a high speed.
LAN’s reach is limited .
LAN technology is generally less
expensive than MAN and WAN