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Local Area Network
A specifically designed configuration of computers and other devices located within a confined area, such as a home or office building, and connected by wires or radio waves that permit the devices to communicate with one another to share data and services. |
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A device on a network that can be accessed by its users to send or receive information.
Ex- computer, router, printer, video camera |
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| A node on a network that has an operating system. A computer. |
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| Any file, database, or printer installed on or attached to a network host. |
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Peer-to-Peer
Client/Server |
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A network that usually consists of several client computers that are connected for simple file and printer sharing. Each computer must have a NIC to access the network.
All communications are conducted between the client computers.
Also called a decentralized networking model.
Each computer and user must be individually authorized to access the network. |
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