Network component

Now we are going to describe about how the local area network(LAN) work.The LAN can be work in two ways ther are (i) With the file server (ii) Without the file server

1. The file server:-This is the microcomputer which serves as the heart of network.This use to run the network operating systems software.Network operating systems use to enable file server for regulating the communication with other PC attaching to it & manage any shared resources that may be connected.File server must acquired one LAN interface board & also work intermediator between the sender & receiver.
2. Work station/Terminals/Nodes:-These are the PC which are operated by the network users.Each of the work station use to process their own files by using their own operation systems or the windows.You also can see them in workgroup systems.So kind of the software to be loadedinto every workstations for communicating with files server & other work station on network.SHELL also use to redirect the request from workstation to network to file server.
3. UPS(Uninterrupted Power Supply):-This is attached to file server & will provide file server the continuous flow of the electricity, if the sudden power is cut off.This is the device which use to provide the power to file server or computer from the 15 minutes to 2 hours from it's internal backup storage.
4. Bridges:-This is the combination of the hardware & software which is connected to the network & that uses the same communication system.The bridge also can connect bridging take place outside file server.Therefore the bridge as the kinds of device that can be used to link the work stations with network.
5. Gate ways:-This use to connect the dissimilar system.This also can connect the network main frame & mini computer.As same as the bridge, this gate can be either the local or the remote.In other word, gate way can be defined as the device to join two or more the set of computer systems.This also passes message & help them to work with each other.