A structured system of interconnected devices designed to exchange information and share digital resources efficiently.
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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Protocol
A formally defined set of rules that governs data communication between networked devices to ensure interoperability.
Ethernet
A standardized networking technology used primarily in local networks for reliable and high-speed data transmission.
LAN
Local Area Network is a network infrastructure that operates within a limited geographic area, typically within a building or organization.
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.