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A network is a set of devices connected by communication links to communicate and share ______
resources
The term computer network can be defined as two or more computers that are connected to share ______ such as data, software, files, internet connection, printers, scanners, etc.
resources
A computer network is an interconnection of various computer systems located in different ______
places
A collection of computing devices that are connected in various ways to communicate and share ______
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A system of interconnected computers and computerized peripherals such as printers is called computer ______
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A link can be a cable (coaxial cable, twisted pair), wireless (radio, microwave, satellite), or ______ fiber
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To build and connect computer networks, clients and servers, and special network infrastructure devices like switches, routers, firewalls, etc. OVERVIEW COMPUTER NETWORK Networks have four basic elements in common. These are: Rules or agreements: Rules or agreements (protocols) govern how the messages are sent, directed, received, and ______.
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Devices on the network exchange messages with each ______. OVERVIEW COMPUTER NETWORK When two or more computers are linked together with a medium, data can be transmitted and resources can be shared.
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Data transfer rate is the rate at which data is transferred from one place on a network to ______. The computers can be geographically located anywhere.
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Computer networks are classified based on various factors. They include: Geographical span, Inter-connectivity, Administration, Architecture, etc. Geographical Span Geographically a network can be seen in one of the following categories: It may be spanned across your table, among Bluetooth-enabled devices, Ranging not more than a few ______.
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