3. What Is Network
• Network: A set of technologies-including hardware,
software and media connected with each other for
sharing information.
The main purpose of networking is sharing of data
& resources.
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4. Advantages of Networking
Sharing Information
Sharing Hardware resources
Sharing software resources
Centralizing administration
Protecting Information
E-mail
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5. Types Of Networks
Personal Area Network(PAN):
A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network organized
around an individual person.
Local Area Network(LAN):
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a
relatively small area, such as a single office or office building, and
typically offers high-speed communications.
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6. Types Of Networks
Campus Area Network(CAN):
Campus Area Network (CAN) is a computer network that usually
spans with in a large campus or large area.
Metropolitan Area Networking(MAN):
Metropolitan Area Networking (MAN) is a computer network that
usually spans with in a large campus or a city.
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7. Types Of Networks
Wide Area Networking(WAN):
A Wide Area Network (WAN) computer network that spans a
relatively large geographical area. Computers connected to a wide-
area network are often connected through public networks, such as
the telephone system, satellite, microwave, or other connection
method.
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10. Network Topology
Topology:
Topology defines the pattern through which the devices are
connected to each other.
Different Types of Topologies:
Point to Point Topology
Tree Topology
Hybrid Topology
Bus Topology
Star Topology
Ring Topology
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11. Different Types of Topologies
Point to Point Topology:
Bus Topology:
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12. Different Types of Topologies
Tree Topology:
Ring Topology:
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13. Different Types of Topologies
Star Topology:
Hybrid Topology:
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14. Data Transmission Moods
Simplex Mood:
The data is transmitted in only one direction. The sender can only
send information but can not receive any.
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17. Analog & Digital Transmission
Analog Transmission:
Data are transmitted in a wave.
Data follows a continuous signal.
Measurement scale is Hertz(HZ).
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18. Analog & Digital Transmission
Digital Transmission:
Data are transmitted in square wave.
Data flows is not continuous.
Measured in binary forms.
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