Computer Network

The interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and share resources with each other.

Packet

a block of data transmitted across a network.

Wide Area Network

a large network of information that is not tied to a single location.

Node

any physical device within a network of other tools that's able to send, receive, or forward information

Media Access Control

responsible for the transmission of data packets to and from the network-interface card, and to and from another remotely shared channel.

IP Address

a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network..

Bus Topology

a type of network topology in which all devices in the network are connected by one central RJ-45 network cable or coaxial cable.

Ring Topology

a network configuration where each networked device is connected to two other devices on either side of it to form a circular “ring” data path.

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Star Topology

a network topology in which each network component is physically connected to a central node such as a router, hub or switch.

Tree Topology

a topology which is having a tree structure in which all the computer are connected like the branches which are connected with the tree.

Protocol 

an established set of rules that determine how data is transmitted between different devices in the same network..

Peer-Peer architecture

a commonly used computer networking architecture in which each workstation, or node, has the same capabilities and responsibilities.

Client/Server Architecture

architecture of a computer network in which many clients (remote processors) request and receive service from a centralized server (host computer).