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Wireless Networks Wireless networks are computer network that are not connected by cables of any kind In simple words. when two or more devices are connected without any networking cable, It is called wireless networking. From cell phone, to simple home wireless internet connection, Bluetooth and more, everything comes under wireless networking. Wireless Networks: Ir DA: Infrared Data Association Data Association has developed a standard where data is transmitted via Infrared light waves It is a protocol where beams are used in the Infrared light s spectrum. In case of Ir DA, as the data transfer is done through infrared, you can send data to one device at a time.   Bluetooth: Bluetooth uses 2.45 gigahertz radio waves to share data between devices. The technology is limited to a short distance of 10 ft but it can cross walls in order to transmit data This also communicates without wire. The figure shows the various Bluetooth versions. Home RF: ...

What is network? A Network is a group of more computer systems which are grouped together. It also consists of a collection of computers, printers and other devices that are connected together. The Basic Types Of Network 1.             LAN  - LAN stands for Local Area Network. It's used to connect computers within a limited area like offices, schools  by using the network media. 2.             CAN  - Campus Area Network is an interconnection of local area networks  within a limited geographical area. Campus Network can be additional to the set of wireless connections, connect several buildings to the same network but it is not the same thing. A CAN is smaller than a wide area network. Example, Corporate office, University etc. have inter connected administrative building.                   ...