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Networking Cable
                 Networking cable also known as Ethernet cable is a transmission medium that
                 allows to transport information from one computer to other place. There are
                 various types of networking cables such as coaxial cable, twisted pair cable

                 and optical fiber cable.                                                            Ethernet cable
                                                     Gateway

                                                A gateway is a network device that allows the data to flow between two

                                                different networks which may use different protocols. It collects data
                                                that is to be sent from one computer, converts it into small packets
                                                and then sends them to another computer.
                          Gateway




                        TYPES OF NETWORKS

                 Different types of networks can be classified on the basis of geographical area they cover. There are
                 five types of networks as follows:


                      LAN (Local Area Network)

                 LAN is a short form of Local Area Network. It is a digital communication system that interconnects a
                 large number of computers and other peripheral devices within a radius of less than 1 km. This type
                 of network is usually preferred for a smaller area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university
                 campus or office building. By using the LAN network, users can exchange data and messages in the
                 easy and fast way. Cables and communication devices are used to connect computers to the LAN.



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                                                        Local Area Network



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