Main glossary
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This glossary offers brief definitions of fundamental networking terms to assist learners in mastering computer network concepts.
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Computer Network | |||
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A structured system of interconnected devices designed to exchange information and share digital resources efficiently. | |||
Node | |||
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Any active element within a network capable of sending, receiving, or forwarding data. | |||
Protocol | |||
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A formally defined set of rules that governs data communication between networked devices to ensure interoperability. | |||
Ethernet | |||
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A standardized networking technology used primarily in local networks for reliable and high-speed data transmission. | |||
LAN | ||||
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Local Area Network is a network infrastructure that operates within a limited geographic area, typically within a building or organization. | ||||
MAN | ||||
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Metropolitan Area Network is a network that interconnects multiple local networks across a city or a large institutional area. | ||||
WAN | |||
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Wide Area Network (WAN) A communication network designed to connect networks separated by large geographic distances. | |||
Network Topology | |||
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The conceptual and physical arrangement of devices and connections within a network. | |||
Physical Topology | |||
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The tangible configuration of network components, including cables and hardware devices. | |||
Logical Topology | |||
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The method by which data flows between network devices, independent of physical connections. | |||