Computer Networking

Definition: Local Area Network (LAN)

• The arrangement in which one workstation/server shares resources with another workstation/server and both act as a file server and workstation.

• An interconnected group of computers and peripherals located within a limited area.

• Processes application software for network workstations.

• Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.

Definition: Personal Area Network (PAN)

• The interconnection of personal digital devices within a range of about 30 feet without the use of wires or cables.

• The elapsed time it takes for a packet of data to arrive at its destination.

• A network where processing is split between workstations (known as clients) and the server.

• Stores files and supplies the files to workstations on request of the user.

Definition:Wide Area Network (WAN)

• A network where processing is split between workstations (known as clients) and the server.

• Processes application software for network workstations.

• An interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area.

• An interconnected group of computers and peripherals located within a limited area.

Definition:Neighborhood Area Network (NAN)

• A network where processing is split between workstations (known as clients) and the server.

• A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a limited geographical area.

• Processes application software for network workstations.

• Number that is assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.

Definition:Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

• Number that is assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.

• An interconnected group of computers and peripherals located within a limited area.

• Processes application software for network workstations.

• A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a range of 50 miles.

Definition: Client Server Network

• A network where processing is split between workstations (known as clients) and the server.

• Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.

• An interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area.

• Number that is assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.

Definition:Peer-to-Peer Network (P2P)

• The interconnection of personal digital devices within a range of about 30 feet without the use of wires or cables.

• Processes application software for network workstations.

• Stores files and supplies the files to workstations on request of the user.

• The arrangement in which one workstation/server shares resources with another workstation/server and both act as a file server and workstation.

Definition:Application Server

• Processes application software for network workstations.

• Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.

• Number that is assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.

• A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a limited geographical area.

Definition:File Server

• Number that is assigned to each computer connected to the Internet.

• Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.

• Stores files and supplies the files to workstations on request of the user.

• The elapsed time it takes for a packet of data to arrive at its

Definition:Print Server

• A public high-speed network that can transmit voice and data within a range of 50 miles.

• A network where processing is split between workstations (known as clients) and the server.

• The elapsed time it takes for a packet of data to arrive at its destination.

• Dispenses jobs sent to a network printer.