Network is a system of interconnected computers that communicate with another and share applications, data, and hardware components.

It is the act of connecting computers together in order to permit the transfer of data and programs between users. All networks require hardware, software, and media such as wires to connect systems together. Networks allow many users to access shared data and programs almost instantly

NETWORK

TYPES OF NETWORK
Local area network ( LAN) Wide area network (WAN) Metropolitan area network (MAN)

LOCAL AREA NETWORK ( LAN)

WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)

METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)

NETWORK TOPOLOGIES AND PROTOCOLS

BUS TOPOLOGY STAR TOPOLOGY RING TOPOLOGY MESH TOPOLOGY

BUS TOPOLOGY
A bus topology network uses one cable. All the nodes and peripheral devices are connected in a series to that cable.

STAR TOPOLOGY
The star topology is probably the most common topology. In a star network, all nodes are connected to a device called a hub and communicate through it.

RING TOPOLOGY
A network topology that is set up in a circular fashion in which data travels around the ring in one direction and each device on the right acts as a repeater to keep the signal strong as it travels.

MESH TOPOLOGY
The mesh topology is the least used network topology and the most expensive to implement.

ADVANTAGES (BENEFITS) OF NETWORKING

Connectivity and Communication Data Sharing Hardware Sharing Internet Access Internet Access Sharing Data Security and Management Performance Enhancement and Balancing Entertainment