6. A simple explanation is that a Network is two computers connected to shareinformation, but of course we know it is often much more. All networks start from this basic concept. Any device connected to the network is called a “network device”. When several devices are connected, they need a “hub”. When many devices are connected they need routers and switches to handle the communication. Each device is given an “address” usually called an “IP” address. This is a numerical label. The IP Address serves two functions -host or network interface identification and location addressing Here are four computers connected: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address
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8. The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide. ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet
9. Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol. (An intranet.); The Internet, the largest global interneten.wiktionary.org/wiki/internet
15. What is Protocol? Rules about appearance, speaking, listening and understanding are considered the protocols of conversation. They represent different layers of communication and together they help people communicate successfully. Protocols also apply to computers. Network engineers have written rules for communication that must be strictly followed for successful host-to-host communication. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_(computing)
16. Protocols are often called the Open System Interconnection or “OSI Model” and they help define the implementation of a networking framework
17. Topography is the “backbone” of a network and the “map” of how the communication between devices will flow Types of Topography
22. Examples of Networks and the “topography” of their Communication between devices – this may be how your network works…..
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24. Sharing hardware. In a networked environment, each computer on a network may access and use hardware resources on the network, such as printing a document on a shared network printer.
25. Sharing files, data, and information. In a network environment, authorized user may access data and information stored on other computers on the network. The capability of providing access to data and information on shared storage devices is an important feature of many networks.
26. Sharing software. Users connected to a network may run application programs on remote computers.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network