A structured system of interconnected devices designed to exchange information and share digital resources efficiently.
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This glossary offers brief definitions of fundamental networking terms to assist learners in mastering computer network concepts.
Ethernet
A standardized networking technology used primarily in local networks for reliable and high-speed data transmission.
MAN
Metropolitan Area Network is a network that interconnects multiple local networks across a city or a large institutional area.
WAN
Wide Area Network (WAN) A communication network designed to connect networks separated by large geographic distances.
Network Topology
The conceptual and physical arrangement of devices and connections within a network.
Physical Topology
The tangible configuration of network components, including cables and hardware devices.
Bus Topology
A network structure in which all devices share a common communication channel for data transmission.
Star Topology
A topology where each network device is directly connected to a central communication unit.
Ring Topology
A closed-loop network structure in which data circulates sequentially from one device to another.