About Computer Networking: What Is a Body Area Network?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking You're quite familiar with a LAN, get the concept of a WAN, and have heard about SAN, too. So what's the next big thing in area networking? Types of Area Networks That's right - it's the BAN, short for Body Area Network. It is the idea of attaching sensors to people to monitor their movements and physiological characteristics. Because of this focus on physical monitoring of the individual, BANs are somewhat different from ordinary wearable computing gadgets like The Twitter Dress that simply involve carrying network devices around. Those in the healthcare industry are especially interested in Body Area Networks for their potential in monitoring patients under treatment. See also - Peanut - Wireless Technology for BANs Network+ vs. CCNA If you had to choose one or the other of these well-known network certifications to go after, which would it be? What Is an IP Address? IP addresses are the fundamental method for computers to identify themselves on home networks, the Internet and many other networks. Computers, routers, games consoles and other devices connected to an Internet Protocol network each possess their own IP address. Certain IP addresses are commonly used on local networks. Top FTP Clients for Windows An FTP client supports downloading of files across the Internet from computers called FTP servers. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, the technology that allows FTP clients and servers to communicate over computer networks. An FTP client is a software program with a GUI (graphical user interface) that provides various options to help manage the process of transferring files. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Computer Networks Wireless Networking Networking Hardware Ethernet Networking Featured Articles About Wi-Fi About TCP/IP About Setting Up a Home Network VPN - Virtual Private Networking Wireless/Networking Message Board P2P (Peer to Peer) Networking   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses on Home + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams 10 Tips for Wireless Network Security Advertisement