COMPUTER NETWORK

Similarly, computer networking is a concept where two or more computers are connected with each other through some communication medium to share there information and resources with each other. The computers connected in a network can communicate with each other as well as they can also work independently.

Advantage of Computer Networking

·       Information Sharing :

·       Resource Sharing :

·       Communication Sharing :

Types of Computer Network

·       LAN (Local Area Network)

·       MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)

·       WAN(Wide Area Network)

Network Hardware

 To connect the computers in a network, various types of hardware components are needed depending upon the type of network.

Hardware Components

·       Network Interface Card (NIC)

·       Transmission Medium

·       Hub

·       Switch

·       Router

·       Connector                                                                                                                               

Network Software

To send and receive information from one computer to another, along with the network hardware, one requires the software as well.

Main Software Required

·       Network Operating System (NOS)

·       Protocol