ISA 235 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Icann, Platform As A Service, Internet Layer
29 Oct 2014
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Computer network, a collection of computers that communicate with one another over transmission lines or wirelessly, 3 basic types of networks. Local area networks (lan: connects computers that reside in a single geographic location on the premises of the company that operates the lan, a single location. Wide area networks (wan: connects computers at different geographic locations. Internets: a network of networks, connect lans and wans and other internets, intranet. A private internet that is used exclusively within an organization: protocol. A set of rules that programs on 2 communicating devices follow: components of a lan, small office or home office (soho) Typically fewer than 12 computers and printers: wired connectivity. Switch: a special-purpose computer that receives and transmits wired traffic on the lan. Lan device: a small computer that contains the following network components, switch, device for wireless communication, most cases has devices for connecting to a wan.
