computer network is an interconnection of various DRAW AND EXPLAIN MODEM

computers to share software, hardware, resources and data Modem is abbreviation for Modulator –
through a communication medium between them Demodulator. Modems are used for data transfer from
Computer network can be classified :By Scale, By one computer network to another computer network
Connection Method, By Functional Relationship through telephone lines. The computer network works in
(Network Architectures), By Network Topology: digital mode, while analog technology is used for carrying
massages across phone lines.
WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) is
a wireless distribution method for two or more devices Modulator converts information from digital mode to
that use high-frequency radio waves and often include an analog mode at the transmitting end
access point to the Internet. A WLAN allows users to and demodulator converts the same from analog to digital
move around the coverage area, often a home or small at receiving end. The process of converting analog signals
office, while maintaining a network connection. of one computer network into digital signals of another
CAMPUS AREA NETWORKS (CANS) is a computer computer network so they can be processed by a receiving
network interconnecting a few local area networks (LANs) computer is referred to as digitizing.
within a university campus or corporate campus Network. When an analog facility is used for data communication
Campus area network may link a variety of campus between two digital devices called Data Terminal
buildings. A campus area network is larger than a local Equipment (DTE), modems are used at each end. DTE can
area network but smaller than a metropolitan area network be a terminal or a computer.
(MAN) or wide area network (WAN). Can also stand for
corporate area network. 
PERSONAL AREA NETWORK (PAN) A personal area
network is a computer network organized around an
individual person. Personal area networks typically
involve a mobile computer, Personal area networks can be
constructed with cables or wirelessly. Personal area
networks generally cover a Network range of less than 10
meters (about 30 feet).
The modem at the transmitting end converts the digital signal
WIRELESS PERSONAL AREA NETWORK  generated by DTE into an analog signal by modulating a
(WPAN) which is virtually a synonym since almost any carrier. This modem at the receiving end demodulates the
personal area network would need to function wirelessly. carrier and hand over the demodulated digital signal to the
Conceptually, the difference between a PAN (personal DTE.
area network) and a wireless LAN (Local Area Network)
is that the former tends to be centred around one person
Network while the latter is a local area network (LAN)
that is connected without wires Network and serving
multiple users.
STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) is a type of local
area network (LAN) is a high-speed special-purpose
network. A SAN typically supports data storage, retrieval
and replication on business networks using high-end
servers, multiple disk arrays and Fibre Channel
interconnection technology
ADVANTAGES OF NETWORK
•The computers, staff and information can be well
managed
•A network provides the means to exchange data among
the computers and to make programs and data available to
people
•It permits the sharing of the resources of the machine
•Networking also provides the function of back-up.
•Networking provides a flexible networking environment.
Employees can work at home by using through networks
ties through networks into the computer at office.