NETWORKING
Basics of Networking :
Network: The
Interconnection of two or more devices is called network.
Networking :
To enable the communication between two or more devices is called
networking.
Need of Networking:-
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Speed: We can retrieve the date from one system to
another without wasting the time.
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Resource
sharing: We can minimize the cost
spent on resources by sharing the resources such as Printers, Fax, and Email
Services etc.
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Communication: It helps in sending and receiving email
messages which contains voice picture video and teleconferencing.
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Backup
fail over: It provides additional means of backup which are used if the
original data is lost or corrupted.
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It provides an improved communication between
user ensuring that information is available to users.
Different types
of Networking:-
LAN: Local Area
Network.
A network which is established
within a defined area is called LAN network.
It operates within a limited
geographical location and provides fulltime
Connectivity to local services.
MAN: Metropolitan
Area Network.
A Network which is established
within the city only connecting different LAN’s.
It provides full time and part-time
connectivity.
WAN: Wide Area
Network.
A Network which is established
without any defined area like city – to – city,
State – state, country –
country .It operates over a large geographical location
and provides fulltime and part-time
connectivity.
