computer network
What is computer network? A computer network is a connection between two or more network devices, like computers, routers, and switches, to share network resources. Below mentioned are different types of networks: PAN (Personal Area Network) LAN (Local Area Network) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) The Local Area Network (LAN) is designed to connect multiple network devices and systems within a limited geographical distance. The Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network type that covers the network connection of an entire city or connection of a small area. The area covered by the network is connected using a wired network, like data cables. The Wide Area Network (WAN) is designed to connect devices over large distances like states or between countries. The connection is wireless in most cases and uses radio towers for communication. The WAN network can be made up of multiple LAN and MAN networks.