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What is the minimum number of machines required to form a computer network?
What is the minimum number of machines required to form a computer network?
What is the primary function of a networking device in a computer network?
What is the primary function of a networking device in a computer network?
What is a possible way to organize a large network?
What is a possible way to organize a large network?
Which of the following is an example of a networking device?
Which of the following is an example of a networking device?
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What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
What is the primary purpose of a computer network?
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What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?
What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?
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What type of networks does a router typically connect?
What type of networks does a router typically connect?
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What is the purpose of a router in sending information between networks?
What is the purpose of a router in sending information between networks?
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What is the role of a router in a network?
What is the role of a router in a network?
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What is the term for the networks or subnetworks connected by a router?
What is the term for the networks or subnetworks connected by a router?
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Study Notes
Computer Networks
- Computer networks are defined as two or more machines connected together to facilitate communication.
- Networks can be logically divided into subnets, which are smaller segments of the overall network.
- A networking device is required to connect machines together, enabling communication between them.
- Examples of networking devices include routers and switches.
Router Definition
- A router is a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks.
- It connects computer networks to each other, enabling information exchange between them.
- Routers send information between networks.
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Learn about the fundamental concepts of computer networks, including what constitutes a network, subnets, and networking devices such as routers and switches.