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Title page!. By: C hris M acon. What is a computer network?. a network is a group of connected computers that interact with each other. More specifically, a computer network is an infrastructure which gives connectivity to multiple autonomous computer storage media. . computer network.
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Title page! By: Chris Macon
What is a computer network? • a network is a group of connected computers that interact with each other. • More specifically, a computer network is an infrastructure which gives connectivity to multiple autonomous computer storage media.
networktypes • LAN - • WLAN • WAN • MAN • SAN • CAN • PAN • DAN
Network type description • LAN - Local Area Network • WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network • WAN - Wide Area Network • MAN - Metropolitan Area Network • SAN - Storage Area Network, System Area Network, Server Area Network, or sometimes Small
Hardware for successful networking. • refers to devices facilitating the use of a computer. • Typically, this includes gateways, routways, network bridges, switches, hubs, and repeaters.
Risk of computer networking • Viruses are a major risk while computing. They can cause serious damage to your computer. • Viruses can be prevented by anti-virus software.
Security issues with computing. • If you let certain things into your computer, your data is at risk. • People will be able to access your data. • Some things cannot be prevented with security software.