Hello ka bloggers...Welcome to Networking.. It is our second meeting, I hope that you understand our lesson and enjoy ka bloggers...

                                               LANs and WANs

LANs operate within a limited geographic area. Its allow to multi-access to high bandwidth area. Control the network privately under local services.

WANs operate over a large geographical area. Its allow to access over serial interfaces operating al lower speeds. Its provide full time and part time connectivity.

                                  There are 4 common topologies:

1. Bus topology uses a single backbone cable that is terminated at both ends.


2. Ring topology connects one host to the next and the last host to the first.

                            

3. Star topology connects all cables to a central point of concentration.
 

4. Mesh topology implements to provide as much protection as possible from interruption of service.