Types of Computer Networks

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Types of Computer Networks Computer networks come in all different shapes and sizes. One method defines the type of a network according to the geographic area it spans. Alternatively, networks can also be classified based on topology or on the types of protocols they support. However you slice them, computer networks offer almost unlimited options for organizing devices. Bradley Mitchell Wireless/Networking Expert An introduction to LANs, WANs, and other area networks For historical reasons, the networking industry refers to nearly every type of design as some kind of area network. Common types of area networks are LAN, WAN and MAN... but many others exist, too. READ NOW Share Exploring computer network topologies like bus, ring and star In computer networking,topology refers to the layout of connected devices. Think of a topology as a network's virtual shape or structure. This shape does not necessarily correspond to the actual physical layout of the devices on the network. READ NOW Share Introduction to business computer networks Just as many residential households have installed their own home networks, corporations and other types of businesses also utilize computer networks in their daily operations. Both residential and business networks run using many of the same underlying technologies. However, business networks (particularly those in larger corporations) incorporate additional features and usages. READ NOW Share In-Vehicle computer networks explained While many don’t realize it, modern automobiles have become rolling computer networks. Computerized monitoring and control systems for a car’s engine, transmission, brakes, cruise control, cameras, and other subsystems communicate with each other and share surprisingly large amounts of information. The trend toward increasingly more intelligent vehicles makes it likely that in-vehicle networks will also continue to grow in importance. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • How To Use The Edit Tools in Apple Photos • Games in the Grand Theft Auto Series • Light Blue Colors for Your Web Page and Images • Acer's 13-inch Chromebook Packs a 1080p Display • 101 Free Web Alternatives to Popular Software • eBay 101: a Quick Primer to eBay Buying and Selling • Record Your iPad Screen to Your Mac • The Nasty People of the World Wide Web Advertisement About Tech   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Wireless/Networking newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved