personal area network (pan) example: bluetooth headset connecting to a mobile phone
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Local Area Network (LAN) Example: Computers in the computer lab that connect to each other and printers. Wide Area Network (WAN) Example: Company computers connecting to each other from all over the world. Personal Area Network (PAN) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Personal Area
Network (PAN)
Example: Bluetooth headset
connecting to a mobile phone.
Local AreaNetwork
(LAN)
Example: Computers in the
computer lab that connect to each other and
printers.
Wide AreaNetwork (WAN)
Example: Company computers
connecting to each other from
all over the world.
PAN, LAN or WAN?
The Internet
Network Topologies
Network Protocols
TCP/IPIPX/XPSAppleTalk
Novell
NetBIOS
SNA
Peer
Peer-to-Peer Client-Server
Network Architectures
Network Cabling
• Unshielded Twisted Pair
• Shielded Twisted Pair
• Thick Coaxial Cable
• Thin Coaxial Cable
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Wireless Communications
Network Equipment - Hub
Connects Computers on a LAN
Network Equipment - Switch
Connects Computers on a LAN – Smart Hub
Network Equipment - Router
Connects Networks
LANWAN
Network Equipment - Firewall
Connects Networks – Smart Router