1) When we connect two or more than two computers with each other for sharing Resources
(Resources can be Hardware or Software), is called computer network…
2) A Group of Computers which are connected with each other (by wire, wirelessly) for
communication, is called computer network…
The word “Network” has been derived from two words; “NET” and “WORK”,
which means working in a net or shell…
What is the Difference between “Network” & “Networking”?
“Network” is a Noun, a fixed network which has prepared; and when we talk about
“Networking” so that is a Verb, in which someone is working…
What is the Difference between “Network” & “Computer
Network”?
Sharing of Resources is called Network…
Sharing of Computer Resources (Hardware, Software) is called Computer Network…
Types of Networks:-
Mostly there are 3 Types of Networks…
i. LAN (Local Area Network)
ii. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
iii. WAN (Wide Area Network)
What is LAN?
• A Network which is implemented in a Specific Area or Specific Boundary…
• A Network where we don’t use any Router…
• A Network within any 1 Room…
• A Network among Multiple Rooms…
• A Network within any 1 Building…
• A Network among Multiple Buildings etc…
What is MAN?
• A Network which Joins 2 or more than 2 Local Area Networks…
• A Small Network between 2 or more than 2 Branches of any Organization…
• A Network where we use Routers as Jointers; to Combine Multiple LAN’s but where we
don’t use any Public IP…
• A Network which is not connected via Internet…
• Not so efficient, that’s why not used now a days…
What is WAN?
• A Network which is implemented on a wide Area…
• A Group of LAN’s & MAN’s…
• A Network where we use Routers; to Combine Multiple LAN’s and MAN’s and
“PUBLIC IP’s” are used in WAN’s…
• Example: - Internet…
• ISPs (Internet Service Providers) services are acquired for WANs…
Network Topologies:-
• The Physical Architecture / Design or Layout of any Network is called Network
Topology…
• The way through which we build or install any network, is called Network Topology…
Mostly there are 3 Types of Network Topologies…
i. Bus Topology
ii. Ring Topology
iii. Star Topology
What is Bus Topology?
• In Bus Topology, all the PC’s are connected with just one line (cable)…
• Disadvantages of Bus Topology:
o In Bus Topology, if a PC is Turned Off; so whole Network will be choked…
o In Bus Topology, if a wire is damaged; so whole Network will be choked too…
o Broadcast Terminology is used in Bus Topology…
What is Ring Topology?
• In Ring Topology, all the PC’s are connected with 2 lines (cables)…
• Computers are connected in Ring Shape, as well as in line shape…
• Those three disadvantages will be same here in Ring…
What is Star Topology?
• In Start Topology, All the Computers are connected with each other via a central device
(Switch, Bridge, Hub)…
• Most Useful Topology used all over the world…
• If a PC is Turned Off, Whole the Network will be 100% working except that PC…
• If any wire is damaged, Whole the Network will be all right, except that directly
connected PC…
