Describe types of networks.

Description should include, but not be limited to

  • local area network (LAN)
  • metropolitan area network (MAN)
  • personal area network (PAN)
  • wide area network (WAN)
  • wireless local area network (WLAN)
  • peer-to-peer
  • client/server.

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • How have networks evolved over the past 20 years?
  • What are the two major types of networks used by the Windows OS?
  • What is the difference between an intranet and the Internet?
  • What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?