COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
TYPES OF NETWORKS
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Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet and PC’s
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LAN, WAN and MAN
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Hub, Routers, and Switches
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SAN, PAN, WLAN
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Detailed explanation-1: -A host is any hardware device that has the capability of permitting access to a network via a user interface, specialized software, network address, protocol stack, or any other means. Some examples include, but are not limited to, computers, personal electronic devices, thin clients, and multi-functional devices.
Detailed explanation-2: -Modem: A device that connects to the data connection provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). Other network devices such as a router are connected behind the modem. Router: A router is a device that routes or splits your Internet connection among multiple devices.
Detailed explanation-3: -Computer Network is the interconnection of multiple devices. Mainly there are three types of computer networks: LAN(Local Area Network), WAN(Wide Area Network) and MAN(Metropolitan Area Network). LAN is used to connect devices in a small area like a building, office, etc.
Detailed explanation-4: -a network interface card (NIC) or wireless network interface controller (WNIC) a transmission medium, either wired or wireless. a network connection device, such as a router, hub, switch, wireless access point (WAP), gateway or bridge.