What Is Network?

A Network in terms of technology refers to a computer network. A computer network is formed when a group of computers are interconnected. They have a number of characteristics and are classified accordingly. A network allows computers to communicate with each other. Apart from that, resources and information can also be shared freely on computer networks.

Networks can be classified on the basis of scale, connection methods, functional relationships or network architecture, network topology etc. The major types of networks are :
- Personal Networks
- Local area Networks
- Campus Area Network
- Metropolitan Area Network
- Wide Area Network
- Global Area Network
- Internetwork