Computer Networking Classifications

Description

How are computer networks classified? This set of flash cards can help in your understanding of this concept.
Antoinette Siara
Flashcards by Antoinette Siara, updated more than 1 year ago
Antoinette Siara
Created by Antoinette Siara over 9 years ago
19
1

Resource summary

Question Answer
PAN Personal Area network covers a network over about 20 meters and usually covers the home network of personal devices.
MAN Metropolitan Area Network covers and area larger than 20 KM and refers to cities.
LAN Local Area Network covers a site of different buildings or and area under 20 KM.
Network Topology The topology refers to the physical arrangement of devices, wires & cables
Peer 2 Peer A Peer 2 Peer network means that all computers on the network are equal. No one computer controls the network and all share files and resources equally.
Show full summary Hide full summary

Similar

The Geography Of Earthquakes
eimearkelly3
Chemistry (C1)
Phobae-Cat Doobi
GCSE Science - B1 - You and Your Genes - Genes, Chromosomes and DNA
GeorgeHaines
Mind Maps with GoConqr
Elysa Din
Physics 1
Peter Hoskins
Prep Like a Pro with GoConqr's Revision Timetable
Mike Nervo
Using GoConqr to teach French
Sarah Egan
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Jessica Phillips
a christmas carol
maha.als10
2PR101 1. test - 5. část
Nikola Truong
Specific Topic 7.3 Timber selection
T Andrews