State and explain the types of computer networks

      

State and explain the types of computer networks.

  

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Anthony
Computer network consist of group of computers connected together and other peripherals.examples of computer networks are local area networks,metropolitan area networks ,local area networks,wireless local area network,wide area network and value added network.

(1) LOCAL AREA NETWORKS

It is a network which cover a small geographical area and the computers are connected to eavh other via copper cabling.such network links computers in one building such as school.

(2) WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK

It is a network that covers small geographicall area bbut computers are connected wirelessly.it uses high frequency radio signals

(3) METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK

It is the interconnections of local area networks across a large geographical area such as city.

(4) WIDE AREA NETWORKS
It is a network that connects computers across a larger geographical area like a country
(5) VALUE-ADDED NETWORK

Network using communication services of other commercial carriers
Rennykid answered the question on January 26, 2018 at 10:21


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