3.3.2
Types of Networks
Geographical Classification of Networks
Geographical Classification of Networks
Networks can be described by the geographical area that they cover.
Local area network (LAN)
Local area network (LAN)
- A LAN is a collection of computers connected over a small geographical area.
- These are typically found in homes, schools, universities, and small companies.
- The LAN is set up and maintained by the organisation that uses it.
Wide area network (WAN)
Wide area network (WAN)
- A WAN is a collection of computers connected over a large geographical area.
- WANs are used by multinational organisations that have international offices they need to connect to.
- A WAN is usually rented from a large telecommunications company because WANs are expensive to set up.
- One example of a WAN that you use is the Internet. The Internet is the largest WAN in the world.
1Components of a Computer
1.1Structure & Function of the Processor
1.2Types of Processors
2Software & Software Development
2.1Systems Software
2.2Applications Generation
2.3Software Development
3Exchanging Data
3.1Compression, Encryption & Hashing
3.3Networks
4Data Types, Data Structures & Algorithms
4.1Data Types
5Legal, Moral, Cultural & Ethical Issues
5.1Computing Related Legislation
6Elements of Computational Thinking
6.1Thinking Abstractly
6.2Thinking Procedurally
6.3Thinking Logically
7Problem Solving & Programming
7.1Programming Techniques
7.2Programming Construction
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1Components of a Computer
1.1Structure & Function of the Processor
1.2Types of Processors
2Software & Software Development
2.1Systems Software
2.2Applications Generation
2.3Software Development
3Exchanging Data
3.1Compression, Encryption & Hashing
3.3Networks
4Data Types, Data Structures & Algorithms
4.1Data Types
5Legal, Moral, Cultural & Ethical Issues
5.1Computing Related Legislation
6Elements of Computational Thinking
6.1Thinking Abstractly
6.2Thinking Procedurally
6.3Thinking Logically
7Problem Solving & Programming
7.1Programming Techniques
7.2Programming Construction
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