The hardware

The hardware

1. NIC: Network interface controller

   • LAN: Local Access Network
     • group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server
   • WAN: Wide area network
     • Router
       • Internet service provider
         • Internet Exchange Point
           • Wireless application protocol
             • Server
               • Internet
                 • global computer network
               • Web
                 • massive network of networks
               • computer program which manages access to the public network
             • instant connectivity between interactive wireless devices
           • network providers connect their networks and exchange traffic
         • Provides internet
       • forwards data packets between computer networks
     • Any network that extends a long distance
   • component that provides networking capabilities for a computer