1. Computer Network is a group of interconnected computers or devices to have communication within themselves.
2. A Computer Network consists of a collection of computers, printers, and other equipment that is connected together.
3. The full form of LAN is the Local Area Network.
4. The full form of MAN is Metropolitan Area Network.
5. The full form of WAN is a Wide Area Network.
6. Local Area Network type of network covers the smallest area.
7. Metropolitan Area Network covers an area larger than LAN.
8. Wide Area Network type of network comprises the largest of all.
9. In Local Area Network, usage area is limited to areas such as an office building, home, hospital, schools, etc.
10. Local Area Network covers a short distance, and so the error and noise are minimized.
11. Local Area Network type of network is easy to set up.
12. In Local Area Network data transmits at a very fast rate as the number of computers linked is limited.
13. Local Area Network is less expensive hardware and maintenance cost is also low.
14. Metropolitan Area Network connects two or more separate computers that reside in the same or different cities.
15. Full for of ISP is Internet Service Provider.
16. Metropolitan Area Network covers a large geographical area and may serve as an ISP.
17. Metropolitan Area Network type of network is hard to design and maintain.
18. A Wide Area Network is a computer network that extends over a large geographical area.
19. In the Wide Area Network type of network, the technology is high speed and relatively expensive.
20. A Communication medium used for Wide Area networks is Telephone networks or Satellite Link.
