Explore the World of Computer Networks

The interconnections used in computer networks can be wired, optical, or wireless radio-frequency methods.

A computer network is a set of computers sharing resources located on or provided by network nodes, using common communication protocols over digital interconnections.

The nodes in a computer network can include personal computers, servers, networking hardware, or other specialized or general-purpose hosts.

<p>Hostnames serve as memorable labels for the nodes in a computer network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Network addresses serve for locating and identifying the nodes in a computer network by communication protocols such as the Internet Protocol.</p> Signup and view all the answers