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    Networks can be classified based on their connection method and scale. Connection methods include wired technologies like twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, and optical fiber, as well as wireless technologies like terrestrial microwave, communications satellites, cellular/PCS systems, wireless LANs, and infrared communication. Wired networks use physical cabling to connect devices while wireless networks transmit signals without wires. Networks can also be classified based on their scale or size, such as personal area networks (PANs), local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), or wide area networks (WANs).

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    Networks can be classified based on their connection method and scale. Connection methods include wired technologies like twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, and optical fiber, as well as wireless technologies like terrestrial microwave, communications satellites, cellular/PCS systems, wireless LANs, and infrared communication. Wired networks use physical cabling to connect devices while wireless networks transmit signals without wires. Networks can also be classified based on their scale or size, such as personal area networks (PANs), local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), or wide area networks (WANs).

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    Networks can be classified based on their connection method and scale. Connection methods include wired technologies like twisted pair wire, coaxial cable, and optical fiber, as well as wireless technologies like terrestrial microwave, communications satellites, cellular/PCS systems, wireless LANs, and infrared communication. Wired networks use physical cabling to connect devices while wireless networks transmit signals without wires. Networks can also be classified based on their scale or size, such as personal area networks (PANs), local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), or wide area networks (WANs).

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    Network classification

    The following list presents categories used for classifying networks.

    [edit] Connection method

    Computer networks can be classified according to the hardware and software technology that
    is used to interconnect the individual devices in the network, such as optical fiber, Ethernet,
    wireless LAN, HomePNA, power line communication or G.hn.

    Ethernet as it is defined by IEEE 802 utilizes various standards and mediums that enable
    communication between devices. Frequently deployed devices include hubs, switches,
    bridges, or routers. Wireless LAN technology is designed to connect devices without wiring.
    These devices use radio waves or infrared signals as a transmission medium. ITU-T G.hn
    technology uses existing home wiring (coaxial cable, phone lines and power lines) to create a
    high-speed (up to 1 Gigabit/s) local area network.

    [edit] Wired technologies

     Twisted pair wire is the most widely used medium for telecommunication. Twisted-
    pair cabling consist of copper wires that are twisted into pairs. Ordinary telephone
    wires consist of two insulated copper wires twisted into pairs. Computer networking
    cabling consist of 4 pairs of copper cabling that can be utilized for both voice and data
    transmission. The use of two wires twisted together helps to reduce crosstalk and
    electromagnetic induction. The transmission speed ranges from 2 million bits per
    second to 100 million bits per second. Twisted pair cabling comes in two forms which
    are Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and Shielded twisted-pair (STP) which are rated
    in categories which are manufactured in different increments for various scenarios.

     Coaxial cable is widely used for cable television systems, office buildings, and other
    worksites for local area networks. The cables consist of copper or aluminum wire
    wrapped with insulating layer typically of a flexible material with a high dielectric
    constant, all of which are surrounded by a conductive layer. The layers of insulation
    help minimize interference and distortion. Transmission speed range from 200 million
    to more than 500 million bits per second.

     Optical fiber cable consists of one or more filaments of glass fiber wrapped in
    protective layers. It transmits light which can travel over extended distances. Fiber-
    optic cables are not affected by electromagnetic radiation. Transmission speed may
    reach trillions of bits per second. The transmission speed of fiber optics is hundreds of
    times faster than for coaxial cables and thousands of times faster than a twisted-pair
    wire.[citation needed]

    Wireless technologies

     Terrestrial microwave – Terrestrial microwaves use Earth-based transmitter and


    receiver. The equipment look similar to satellite dishes. Terrestrial microwaves use
    low-gigahertz range, which limits all communications to line-of-sight. Path between
    relay stations spaced approx, 30 miles apart. Microwave antennas are usually placed
    on top of buildings, towers, hills, and mountain peaks.

     Communications satellites – The satellites use microwave radio as their


    telecommunications medium which are not deflected by the Earth's atmosphere. The
    satellites are stationed in space, typically 22,000 miles (for geosynchronous satellites)
    above the equator. These Earth-orbiting systems are capable of receiving and relaying
    voice, data, and TV signals.

     Cellular and PCS systems – Use several radio communications technologies. The
    systems are divided to different geographic areas. Each area has a low-power
    transmitter or radio relay antenna device to relay calls from one area to the next area.

     Wireless LANs – Wireless local area network use a high-frequency radio technology
    similar to digital cellular and a low-frequency radio technology. Wireless LANs use
    spread spectrum technology to enable communication between multiple devices in a
    limited area. An example of open-standards wireless radio-wave technology is IEEE.

     Infrared communication , which can transmit signals between devices within small
    distances not more than 10 meters peer to peer or ( face to face ) without any body in
    the line of transmitting.

    [edit] Scale

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