What are the types of computer networks?

           

• Different types of networks

                 

         One way to identify the different computer networks is design by their different scope of areas.

1.Personal Area Network

•          Often used at home, this network is more on connections between a computer and another gadget such as a telephone or a modem.    

2.Local Area Network  

•  A connection that’s used for groups of computers. This is common in small offices and internet cafes. This is where everyone can share files basically, and is also known to be a good way to connect between computers whenever they want to share an internet connection, or whenever they want to play games with each other.

 

3.Metropolitan Area Network

•  A more powerful version of the local area network where it can cover up the whole city in terms of connection. A huge server is usually used for this type of connection.

4.Wide Area Network

• This is a common type of network nowadays that’s made possible by wireless technology. Usually, a credential or service from a certain company is needed to enter a connection in this type of network, but there are others that can be used for free. This is good for internet connection. The internet is a well-known version of this one.

   

                                                                               Source:http://www.networking-basics.net