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Campus Area Network (CAN)

                 CAN is a network designed to connect multiple buildings or locations within a specific
                 geographic area, such as a university campus, a business campus, or a large enterprise
                 complex. A CAN is larger than a Local Area Network (LAN) but smaller than a Wide Area
                 Network (WAN), making it suitable for organisations with multiple buildings or facilities

                 nearby.                                 Network











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                    TOPOLOGY

                 The layout or arrangement of computers or nodes in a network is referred to as topology. The
                 choice of topology depends on factors such as cost, flexibility, and reliability. There are five main
                 types of network topologies: star, bus, ring, mesh, and tree. Each type has its own advantages
                 and is suited to different networking needs. Let's explore these topologies in detail.
                 Bus Topology

                 Bus topology connects all nodes to a single central cable or path. It is simple and easy to manage,
                 and you can add more nodes anywhere along the cable. However, a major drawback is that

                 detecting faults can be very challenging.














                 Ring Topology

                 In this  topology, all nodes are connected  in a loop or circle.
                 Messages travel around the circle in either a clockwise or anti-
                 clockwise direction. If the cable or any node in the loop gets

                 damaged, it can cause the entire network to stop working.



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