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Computer networking allows two or more computers to be connected together to share resources like printers and storage. A local area network (LAN) connects computers within an office or building, while a wide area network (WAN) connects computers across larger distances like different cities. In a computer network, each connected computer is called a workstation, and one central computer called a server allows for multi-user access and sharing of resources.

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Computer Networking-1

Computer networking allows two or more computers to be connected together to share resources like printers and storage. A local area network (LAN) connects computers within an office or building, while a wide area network (WAN) connects computers across larger distances like different cities. In a computer network, each connected computer is called a workstation, and one central computer called a server allows for multi-user access and sharing of resources.

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Computer networking

COMPUTER NETWORKING

A computer network communication is a system connecting two or more computers together to


exchange information and share resources like printers, scanners, storage device etc

Complex Networking can be defined as the interconnection of computers within an area for the sharing
of data and other computer peripherals.  Each computer system connected to the computer network
station is called WORKSTATION. Network architecture describes how the network is arranged and how
the resources are coordinated and shared.

An environment in which more than one person uses the system at about the same time is referred to as
A MULTIUSER ENVIRONMENT. In a multi-user environment, several terminals are attached to only one
System unit called SERVER, each having access to the system unit

ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER NETWORKING


1. It allows the sharing of resources.

2. It saves cost.

3. It enhances productivity.

DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER NETWORKING

1. Lack of security.

2. Easily attacked by a virus.

TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORK

1. LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

This type of network connects computers in an office or within a building together to share files,
information, programs and resources like printer, scanner, etc.
 

2. WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)

This is a network of computers within different towns or cities for the purpose of sharing files and
information.  For example, computers in a First bank in Abuja can be linked together with computers of
another First branch office in Lagos to share information on customers’ accounts.
 

A Wide Area Network is not limited to a single location, but it spans over a very large geographical area
through a telephone line, fibre optic cable or satellite links.

3. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

A metropolitan area network is a network that covers a larger geographic area by interconnecting a
different LAN to form a larger network. Government agencies use MAN to connect to the citizens and
private industries. In MAN, various LANs are connected to each other through a telephone exchange line.
4. PAN(Personal Area Network)

Personal Area Network is a network arranged within an individual person, typically within a range of 10
meters. Personal computer devices that are used to develop the personal area network are the laptop,
mobile phones, media player and play stations.

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