NETWORKING
CONTENT
- Definition of Networking
- Types of Network
- Network Topology
- Network Devices
- Benefits of Networking
Definition of Networking
Network literally means a collection of a large and widely distributed group of people or things such as stores, colleges, or offices that communicate with one another and work together as a unit or system.
A Computer Network, simply referred to as a network, can be defined as a system of two or more computers, terminals and communication devices linked by wires, cables, or telecommunication system in order to exchange data.
The network may be limited to a group of users in a local area (LAN), or it could be global in scope just like the Internet. The major reason network exist is to enable sharing of resources and information among interconnected devices.
Types of Network
(i) Ethernet
(ii) Token Ring
(iii) Arcnet
(i) Ethernet
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies for Local Area Networks (LANs).
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