Networking is a composite part of computing that constitutes a major proportion of the IT world. Without networks, almost all communication in the world would end up. Networking is the technology behind the working of  telephones, televisions, the INTERNET, etc. The Computer Networks can be divided into categories depending upon their geographical scope, however, the three main categories of Computer Networks can be defined. The Three Types of Computer Networks are briefed below:

Local area network (LAN):A local area network spreads across a relatively small space. It offers  services to a very small proportion of users. On the basis of number of people using the Local Area Network, a peer-to-peer or client-server method of networking can be opted for. A peer-to-peer network is one in which each client shares their resources with other workstations existing in the network. A client-server network offers the connection of client with server and each other. Client-server networks utilize servers in different capacities.

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