network classification
provided area
resources management
LAN
individual network that spans a single geographic area
home or small office.
WLAN
the devices are connected to each other through cables
A wireless LAN is a LAN that uses radio waves to transmit data between wireless devices.
In a WLAN, wireless devices connect to access points within a specific area.
WLAN systems vary from 30m indoors to much greater distances outdoors, depending on the
technology used.
MAN
A metropolitan area network is a network that spans a large area.
The
network is made up of various buildings interconnected by wireless or fiber optic backbones.
The equipment belongs to a supplier.
WAN
A wide area network connects multiple smaller networks such as the LANs that are located
geographically separate locations.
Internet
In a peer-to-peer network, there is no hierarchy between computers, at the same time a device acts as a client and a server.
Since individual users are responsible for the resources on their computers, the network has no
no central point of control or administration.
In a client/server network
the client requests information or services from the server
the client requests information or services from the server
A computer with server software can
provide services simultaneously to one or many clients.