A network

A network

1. Communication protocols

   • Ethernet
     • Which is a family of protocols used in LANS
   • The internet protocol suite
     • Which is used in any computer network.

2. A network consists.

   • A connecting medium
     • Such as cables or a wireless connection.
   • Nodes
     • That is to say different computers and devices.
   • Routers
     • Are special computers enabled to send messages.
   • Switches
     • That is to say devices which help to select a specific path to follow.

3. It can be connected in differrent ways acording to the area they cover

   • A LAN (Local Area Network)
     • It is generally located in a limited space, such as a building or a campus.
   • A WAN (Wide Area Network)
     • Operates in a larger area and it can reach most of the world, so it could be described as a collection of LAN as all over the world.

4. Advantages

   • They facilitate communication
   • To send emails
   • To send texts
   • Make phone/video calls,
   • Make videoconference.
   • It allow people to share files.
   • It allow people to share datas.

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