Local Computer Networking & Installation in Elgin WA

The different types of computer networks explained

Used for everything from watching a video to printing a document, networks are the backbone of business today. We put together this brief intro to the main types of networks we use today.

• Local area networks (LAN) connect groups of computers together across short distances to share information and resources.
• Wide area networks (WAN): using routers, LANs can connect to WANs. WANs connect computers together across long distances.
• Wireless local area networks (WLAN): These type of networks use wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi that doesn’t rely on physical cables to connect devices together.
• Virtual private network (VPN): a VPN allows its user to send and receive data remotely as if the device were connected to a private network- even if they are not. This is often used for security and privacy reasons.

If you want to learn more about which type of network is right for you, look through our local listings for computer networking companies near you. They’ll handle your computer or pc installation and get your network up and running.