Networking Concepts

It connects multiple networks that are geographically separated.

It spans across a campus or city to enable sharing of regional resources.

t is typically owned and managed by a single home or business.

It requires a wireless access point to connect users to the network.

coaxial cabling

Bluetooth

fiber optic cabling

EEE 802.11n wireless

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Local Area Network (LAN)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

A network in a small geographic area, like in an office

An extension of a private network over a shared or public network, such as the internet.

The interconnection of components, such as laptops, printers, keyboards, and other wireless devices within a personal range (typically 10 meters or less).

A network whose computers and servers are separated geographically, but still connected.