CP102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Local Area Network, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
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It is important to understand the fundamentals of networking, such as how networks are set up, what devices are necessary to establish a network, and how you can assess a network. Network: is simply two or more computers that are connected via software and hardware so they can communicate with each other. Node : a device connected to a network such as a computer, a peripheral (such as printer), or a communications device (such as a modem). Sharing an internet connection: a network lets you share the high-speed. Sharing printers and other peripherals: with a network, you can print directly from your device even if it"s not physically connected to the printer. Sharing files: share files between networked computers without having to use portable storage devices such as flash drives. Common communication: different os can communicate on the same network. Large networks involve an initial purchase of equipment to set them up.
