Types of Computer Networks and Devices

What is a LAN (Local Area Network)?

• Connects devices within a small area like a home, office, or school.

• Covers a city or large campus.

• Connects multiple buildings within a campus.

• Connects devices around a single person.

What is a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)?

• Connects devices within a small area like a home, office, or school.

• Covers a city or large campus.

• Connects multiple buildings within a campus.

• Covers large geographic areas.

What is a CAN (Campus Area Network)?

• Connects devices within a small area like a home, office, or school.

• Covers a city or large campus.

• Connects multiple buildings within a campus.

• Covers large geographic areas.

What is a PAN (Personal Area Network)?

• Connects devices within a small area like a home, office, or school.

• Covers a city or large campus.

• Connects devices around a single person.

• Covers large geographic areas.

What is a WAN (Wide Area Network)?

• Connects devices within a small area like a home, office, or school.

• Covers a city or large campus.

• Connects multiple buildings within a campus.

• Covers large geographic areas.

What are Computer Network Devices?

What is a Router?

• Directs data between different networks.

• Connects devices within a LAN.

• Broadcasts data to all connected devices.

• Converts digital signals to analog.

What is a Switch?

• Directs data between different networks.

• Connects devices within a LAN.

• Broadcasts data to all connected devices.

• Converts digital signals to analog.

What is a Hub?

• Directs data between different networks.

• Connects devices within a LAN.

• Broadcasts data to all connected devices.

• Converts digital signals to analog.

What is a Modem?

• Directs data between different networks.

• Connects devices within a LAN.

• Broadcasts data to all connected devices.

• Converts digital signals to analog.