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| What is (Computer) Networking? Networking is the practice of linking computing devices together with hardware and software that supports data communications across these devices. Computer networks allow you to share files with friends, family, coworkers and customers. The simplest kind of home network contains exactly two computers, such as your laptop and your PC or your home computer and your office computer. You can use this kind of network to share files, a printer or another peripheral device, and even an Internet connection. By networking two such computers, you can access any file, form any computer, at any time- whether you’re across the living room or across the country! |
What Is a Server? In computer networking, a server is a computer designed to process requests and deliver data to other computers over a local network or the Internet. Common types of network servers include Web, proxy and FTP servers. What is TCP/IP? Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol, TCP/IP, provides connection-oriented communication between network devices. TCP/IP is very commonly used both on the Internet and in home computer networks. |
What is a Switch? A network switch is a small hardware device that joins multiple computers together at a low-level network protocol layer. Switches differ in important ways from both routers and hubs. What is a Network Address? Network addresses give computers unique identities they can use to communicate with each other. Specifically, IP addresses and MAC addresses are used on most home and business networks. |
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| What is a Network Router?
A router is a small hardware device that joins multiple networks together. These networks can include wired or wireless home networks, and the Internet. What Is a Network Protocol? Protocols serve as a language of communication among network devices. Network protocols like HTTP, TCP/IP, and SMTP provide a foundation that much of the Internet is built on. Find out more about these protocols and how they work. |
What is a Firewall? A network firewall guards a computer against unauthorized network access. Firewalls are one of the essential elements of a safe home or business network. What is an Ethernet Connection? Ethernet is a physical and data link layer technology for local area networks (LANs). Ethernet is reliable and inexpensive, the leading standard worldwide for building wired LANs. |
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