PEACE LAND UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTING
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
SEMINAR PRESENTATION
BY
OKORO CHUKWUEMEKA AUGUSTINE
Seminar
On
Computer network
Content
Introduction
Types of Network
Features Of Computer Networks
Uses of Computer Networks
Conclusion
References
INTRODUCTION
A computer network is a telecommunications
network that allows computers to exchange data.
The physical connection between networked
computing devices is established using either
cable media or wireless media.
The best-known computer network is the
internet.
TYPES OF NETWORK
Based on the size and the coverage area, networks are
categorized into the following types:
Personal Area Networks (PANs)
Local Area Networks (LANs)
Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
PERSONAL AREA NETWORKS (PANS)
A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network used for
communication among computer and different information
technological devices close to one person.
Is a small network established for communication between different
devices, such as laptops, computers, mobiles, and PDAs.
A pan may include wired and wireless devices.
The reach of a pan typically extends to 10 meters.
LOCAL AREA NETWORK(LANS)
A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers
and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school,
office building, or closely positioned group of buildings.
Each computer or device on the network is a node.
Wired LANs are most likely based on Ethernet technology.
METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK
(WAN)
It is relatively larger than LAN and extends across a
city or a metropolitan.
It is created by connecting two or more LANs
located at different locations in a city.
WIDE AREA NETWORK(WANS)
A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that covers a large
geographic area such as a city, country, or spans even intercontinental distances.
A WAN uses a communications channel that combines many types of media
such as telephone lines, cables, and air waves.
A WAN often makes use of transmission facilities provided by common
carriers, such as telephone companies.
One of the most prominent examples of the existing wans is the Internet.
Features Of Computer
network
Communication speed
File sharing
Back up and Roll back is easy
Software and Hardware sharing
Security
Scalability
Reliability
Uses Of Computer
Network
Resource sharing: Resource sharing is the sharing
of resources such as programs, printers, and data
among the users on the network without the
requirement of the physical location of the resource
and user.
Communication medium: Computer network
behaves as a communication medium among the
users. For example, a company contains more than
one computer has an email system which the
employees use for daily communication.
E-commerce: Computer network is also important
in businesses. We can do the business over the
internet. For example, amazon.com is doing their
business over the internet, i.e., they are doing their
Advantages of
Computer
Networks
More Convenient Resource Sharing
The major benefit of computer networks for large
companies is that lots of resources can be shared to all
the staff through it. It assures that the resources needed
for the completing operation can be shared completely.
Instant and Multiple Accesses
The computer networks allow multiple users to access
the same data from a remote location at the same time.
One of the most common examples is the global web
that can be accessed by everyone from a different place
at the same time.
Low cost and high flexibility
There is a very low cost involved in installing the
Disadvantages of
Computer Networks
Dangers of Security Issues
There is a chance that the security can be at risk
because a larger size of people uses a computer
network and share files. There are many illegal
activities involved over the internet from time to
time and users need to be careful about that.
Increase Dependence on Computers
There is a great involvement of computers in
this technology and it makes the people get
relied on them instead if making some physical
effort. It can have a bad effect on the health of
the people.
Conclusion
Described how to get connected to the Internet
Talked about the related network technologies and
components
References
www.google.com
www.wikipedia.com
www.studymafia.org
Thanks
