01:198:110 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Wide Area Network, Personal Area Network, Local Area Network

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: 01:198:110
• Professor: Alan Belowich

Document Summary

Computer network collection of computers equipment that"s connected with wires, optical fibers, or wireless links so the various separate devices (nodes) can. Talk a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resource-sharing among a wide range of users. Nodes transmits data between networks connects network to isp (modulate, demodulate) any hardware device that is connected to a network. A circuit board or card that is installed into a computer so it can be connected to a network. provides the computer with a dedicated, full-time connection to a network. Network topology the arrangement of nodes in a network. Local area network - within a small area such as a building or campus. Metropolitan area network - public high-speed network with range of about 50 miles; covers a town or city. Wide area network - covering a state or country.