COMPUTER

NETWORKS

M. USAYRIM
M.FAIZAN ALI
SOHAIL ANWAR
COMPUTER NETWORKS

COMPUTER
NETWORK NETWORK

A computer network is
A network is any interconnection of two
interconnection of two or more nodes
or more station that (computer)for sharing
information and
wish to communicate. communication.
COMPONANTS OF COMPUTER
NETWORKS
Two or more computers.
Cables as links between the computer.
A network interacting card(NIC)on each
computer.
Switches.
Software called operating system(OS).
TYPES OF COMPUTER
NETWORKS

1. Local area network (LAN).

2. Metropolitan area network (MAN).

3. Wide area network (WAN).

4. Personal area network(PAN).

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)
 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

 It is use to connect different computer

at one place.
 It covers limited area i.e. around 1km.
 Data transfer is very fast which is from
10 to 100 Mbps.
 It is usually connected through wires.
 It has less possibility of errors.
 Problem normally occur due to cable
disturbance.
 EXAMPLES are computer labs,
Internet clubs etc.
METROPOLITAN AREA
NETWORK (MAN)
 METROPOLITAN AREA
NETWORK (MAN)

It is a large computer network that usually spans a

city or a large campus.
It covers a area of between 5 and 50 km diameter.
It’s speed is between 10-100 Mbps.

 EXAMPLE: Telephone company network that provide

a high speed DSL to costumers and cable TV
network.
WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)
 WIDE AREA NETWORK
(WAN)

It is use to connect computer any where In world.

Data transfer speed is more than 100 Mbps.
It is usually connected through telephones or satellites.

EXAMPLES are Internet, Air ticket system (PIA),

Banks with multiple brands etc.
PERSONAL AREA NTWORK
(PAN)
 PERSONAL AREA NETWORK
(PAN)

It is used for communication among computers and

devices (including telephone) around a few meters
within a room.
It can be wired or wireless.
It generally consists of a mobile , computer, a cell
phone or personal digital assistant.