Computer and Network

Technology
What is Network?
Network? NETWORK is a system for moving objects
or information.

A network consists of two or more

computers that are linked in order to share
resources, exchange files, or allow
electronic communications.
 Network in Everyday Life

• Transportation
Network? • Cellular Network
• Telephone Network
• Data Networks
• Cable Television Networks
 Advantages of Network
Technology
• It is extremely flexible
• It improves
communication and
accessibility of
information.
• It allows for convenient
resource sharing.
• Files can be easily shared.
• It is less cost
• Storage capacity will be
enhanced.
Disadvantages of
Network Technology
• It lacks independence &
robustness.
• It creates security
difficulties
• It allows viruses &
malware.
• It needs an efficient
operator.
• It needs an exclusive set-
up
 Wide Area Network
Local Area Network (WAN)
(LAN)
 A Local Area Network (LAN) is
network or a collection of
devices connected together to a
relatively small area.
* LANs were developed in
1960’s for use of colleges,
Local Area Network
universities and research (LAN)
facilities.

2 types of Local Area Network

✔ Peer-to-peer LAN – handles small workloads
✔ Client/Server LAN- manages numerous and heavier workloads.
 Wide area networks (WAN) are a form of
telecommunication networks that can
connect devices from multiple locations
and across the globe. WANs are the
largest and most expansive forms of
computer networks available to date.

✔Internet. Largest WAN in the world

Wide Area Network
Purpose of WAN connection (business)
• Communicate using voice and video
• Share resources between employees and customers
• Access data storage and remotely back up data
• Connect to applications running in the cloud
• Run and host internal applications.