Question

Define networking also explain different type of network

Answer 1

Network is collection interconnected systems or devices which is used for data transfer,communication medium...in simple we can say it as a interconnected communication medium.ex:share it(Local network),Pubg(Centralized network)

Answer 2

Answer:

Networking is the exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession or special interest, usually in an informal social setting. Networking often begins with a single point of common ground.

Explanation:

The networks are classified into the following.

i) Local Area Network (LAN)

This is used to connect computers in a single room, rooms within a building or buildings of one location by using twisted pair wire or coaxial cable. Here the computers can share Hardware and software. Data transfer rate is high and , error rate is less,

eg:- The computers connected in a school lab.

ii) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

A Metropolitan Area Network is a network spread over a city. For example a Cable TV network. MAN have lesser speed than LAN and the error rate is less. Here optical fibre cable is used.

iii) Wide Area Network (WAN)

This is used to connect computers over a large geographical area. It is a network of networks. Here the computers are connected using telephone lines or Micro Wave station or Satellites. Internet is an example for this. LAN and MAN are owned by a single organisation but WAN is owned by multiple organisation. The error rate in data transmission is high.