Local area network
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A computer network is a system of interconnected computers that communicate with each other to share resources, data, and services. It enables devices to send and receive information over wired or wireless connections. Categories of Computer Networking: LAN (Local Area Network): A network confined to a small geographic area, like an office or home, allowing devices to communicate and share resources. WAN (Wide Area Network): A network that covers a larger geographic area, often connecting multiple LANs across cities, countries, or continents, like the internet. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): A network spanning a city or large campus, connecting multiple LANs within that area. PAN (Personal Area Network): A small-scale network typically used for personal devices, such as connecting a smartphone, laptop, and tablet within close proximity.
a home group or work group
A wide area network (WAN) is a telecommunication network that covers a broad area (i.e., any network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries).
Local Area Network (LAN) allows two or more computers to access the internet through a single router and, by creating a shared folder/directory, to share data between any computer connected to the LAN.
A router