Networking

1. LAN

1.1. Stands for Local Area Network

1.2. Used in home networks in order to connect user pc's

1.3. Usually only family devices are connected to the modem

1.4. Connected only to other computers on the network not the World Wide Web

2. CAN

2.1. CAMPUS AREA NETWORK

2.2. USED FOR UNIVERSITIES TO WATCH THEIR STUDENTS

2.3. ALSO PROVIDES SERVICE TO STAFF

3. WAN

3.1. Wide Area Networks.

3.2. Like LANs but BIGGER

3.3. Used to relay information to employees

4. AN

4.1. AREA NETWORK

4.2. WHAT MACHINES CONNECT TO TO GET TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB