计算机英语第七章.pptxVIP

;;; In the light of their physical size, networks can be divided into local, metropolitan, and wide area networks. Moreover, the connection of two or more networks is called an internetwork. The worldwide Internet is a well-known example of an internetwork.;; A metropolitan area network (MAN), as shown in Figure 7-2, is basically a bigger version of a LAN and normally uses similar technology. It extends over an entire city. It may be a single network such as a cable television network, or it may be a means of connecting a number of LANs into a larger network so that resources may