NETWORKING

 WHAT IS NETWORKING?

Networking, also known as computer networking, is the practice of transporting and exchanging data between nodes over a shared medium in an information system.

It can be between computers

It can be between individuals.

 Computer network

Description

A computer network is a set of computers sharing resources located on or provided by network  nodes. The computers use common communication protocols over digital interconnections to  communicate with each other. 

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  Local area network

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  A local area network is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area      such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building. 

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Wide area network

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A wide area network is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographic area. Wide area networks are often established with leased telecommunication circuits.

Metropolitan area network

Description

A metropolitan area network is a computer network that interconnects users with computer resources in a geographic region of the size of a metropolitan area.

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