Networks: From The Ground Up

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Networks: From The Ground Up

A network is merely a series of interrelated components, sharing information, linked by one common lifeline, spanning across a large area. When most people think of networks in the computer sense, cyberspace and the internet are usually types of networks that come to mind. However, these are just small pieces that complete the network puzzle. Many other types of networks include Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and also wireless networks as well. This paper will provide some insight into the development, objectives, and impact of various network systems.

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). Usually, the server has applications and data storage that are shared in common by multiple computer users. A local area network may serve as few as two or three users (for example, in a home network) or many as thousands of users (for example, in an FDDI network). Most LAN’S connect workstations and personal computers.

Each node (individual computer) in a LAN has its own CPU with which it executes programs, but it also is able to access data and devices anywhere on the LAN. This means that many users can share expensive devices, such as laser printers, as well as data. Users can also use the LAN to communicate with each other, by sending e-mail or engaging in chat sessions. LANS are capable of transmitting data at very fast rates, much faster than data can be transmitted...

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Tiny computers embedded in clothes, watches, and earrings are also expected to be the norm by the year 2009. Many of these computers may include specialized features such as high-resolution displays, speech or speech-recognition capabilities. These tiny computers are to be linked together into a body LAN. It is also foreseen that wearable computers will be common in the business world to support applications that people currently use personal digital assistants to perform: activities such as planning and scheduling, reporting, and information exchange.

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