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Basic Network Terminology Guide

A network is a collection of computers and hardware components connected through communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information. A LAN connects computers in a limited area like a home or office using network media, while a WAN covers a broader area. An intranet uses internet technology to share information within an organization, unlike the internet which connects between organizations; an intranet is generally restricted to employees while an extranet may also include outside users.

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Basic Network Terminology Guide

A network is a collection of computers and hardware components connected through communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information. A LAN connects computers in a limited area like a home or office using network media, while a WAN covers a broader area. An intranet uses internet technology to share information within an organization, unlike the internet which connects between organizations; an intranet is generally restricted to employees while an extranet may also include outside users.

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Basic Network Terminology


What is the Term Network?
A computer network or simply a network , is a collection of computers
and other hardware components interconnected by communication
channels that allow sharing of resources and information.

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Basic Network Terminology


What is the Term LAN and WAN?
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects
computers in a limited area such as a home, school, computer
laboratory, or office building using network media.

A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a network that covers a broad area.

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What is the Term Intranet and Extranet and Internet?
An intranet is a computer network that uses Internet Protocol
technology to share information, operational systems, or
computing services within an organization.

The term is used in contrast to internet, a network between The term is


used in contrast to internet, a network between organizations, and instead
refers to a network within an
organization.
Intranets are sometimes contrasted to extranets. While
intranets are generally restricted to employees of the
organization, extranets may also be

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