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    Networking Cable
                      Networking cable also known as Ethernet cable is a transmission medium that
                      allows us to transport information from one computer to an other computer.
                      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 LAN, MAN, WAN, CAN and PAN. Some of them are 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.

                                                                              Workstation

                                                                                          Server

                                                             Local Area Network

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