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By: María José Morán 8th B.  In information technology, a network is a series of points interconnected by communication paths. Networks can interconnect.

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1 By: María José Morán 8th B

2  In information technology, a network is a series of points interconnected by communication paths. Networks can interconnect with other networks and contain subnetworks.

3 Networks allow computers, and hence their users, to be connected together. They also allow for the easy sharing of information and resources, and cooperation between the devices in other ways.

4  There are 3 main types of networks  LAN  MAN  WAN  LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)  METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORKS (MAN) WIDE AREA NETWORKS (WAN)  Wide Area Networks (WANs) connect larger geographic areas, such as countries

5  METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORKS (MAN)  A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) covers larger geographic areas, such as cities.

6 WIDE AREA NETWORKS (WAN) Wide Area Networks (WANs) connect larger geographic areas, such as countries

7  LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)  A computer network that physically links two or more computers within a geographic limited area such as a building.

8  Searchnetworking.techtaget.com/sDefinition  Tctopguide.com/free/TheAdvantagesbenfitsofNetworking.ht- m  Wikispaces lessons


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