Network Technology

Question: Discuss about the Network Technology. Answer: Introduction Computer network is defined as networked computer devices that are used for the exchange of data. Computer networks are either connected through wires or via wireless media. This assignment provides an overview of the types of computer networks that are commonly used. Moreover, the types of local area network (LAN) technology have also been highlighted in this assignment. Types of computer network The various types of commonly used computer networks include local area network LAN, wide area network (WAN), wireless area network (WLAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), storage area network (SAN). A LAN connects various computer devices with a short area, such as a school building or a small office. WAN connects computer devices that are located geographically apart from each other (Billore, Konoor, Narendra, 2016). A computer network that spreads across cities is known as MAN. WLAN refers to the wireless technology of connecting computer networks that are physically apart from each other. The most commonly used computer network is LAN. In my office, LAN is used and it is connected in Intranet. Intranet is defined as a closed or private network that restricts communication among few selected computer devices. The intranet is more private and hence secure than extranet. Types of LAN topologies The various types of LAN topologies include star topology, ring topology, bus topology and tree topology. The chosen organization star topology is used. Business justification Star topology is advantageous than the bus, ring or tree topology. In star topology each of the computer devices are connected to each other nodes individually (Comer, 2015). This topology uses more wire than the other topologies, but the advantage is even if one computer device crashes, the others remain operational, without hampering the organizational performances. References Billore, A., Konoor, D. K., Narendra, N. C. (2016).U.S. Patent No. 9,521,043. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Comer, D. E. (2015).Computer networks and internets. Pearson.