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Computer Network, Bibliography - Coggle Diagram
Computer Network
Types
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
Covers a large area, often connecting LANs in different locations.
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Local Area Network (LAN)
Covers a small area like a home, office, or building.
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Network topologies
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Tree
A hybrid of star and bus topologies, forming a hierarchical structure.
Important differences
Hub vs Switch vs Router
A switch is a more advanced device that connects devices within a network and forwards data to the specific device using MAC addresses.
Hubs broadcast data, switches direct data to specific devices, and routers connect networks.
A hub is a basic device that connects multiple devices in a network, broadcasting data to all connected devices.
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Extras
Data Packet
It is a small unit of data transmitted across a network which contains both the data and routing information with the purpose of dividing data into packets for efficient transmission, especially across large networks.
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Computer Protocol
A set of rules that govern how data is transmitted over a network to ensure reliable communication between devices on a network
It is a system that connects two or more computing devices for transmitting and sharing information.
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