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Network classification & topology
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- 1Network Classification & TopologyThese flash cards will cover the following:
Classification - LAN, WAN, PAN, VPN.
Topologies - Bus, Star, Ring, Mesh. - 2LANA LAN is a network of computers which are connected together in a limited area, usually the same building or a couple of nearby buildings.LANs are usually high speed and they make use of connected periperhals such as printers
- 3WANA WAN is a computer network that joins computers together over long distances.
Computers on a WAN can be joined using the public telephone system, fiber optic cables, satellites or other means.
Many WANs are built for one particular company and are private.
- 4PANA personal area network (PAN) is the interconnection of information technology devices within the range of an individual person, typically within a range of 10 meters.
- 5VPNVPN
A VPN (virtual private network) is usually hosted securely on another network, such as the internet, to provide connectivity. VPNs are often used when working on secure information held by a company or school.
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