How does the net work?

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What is a computer network?

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A group of computers and devices connected to share resources and information.

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What does LAN stand for and what does it cover?

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Local Area Network; covers small areas, such as a school or home, with high-speed connectivity.

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What does WAN stand for and what does it cover?

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Wide Area Network; covers large areas like countries; for example, the Internet.

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What is a MAN?

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Metropolitan Area Network; a city-wide network, for example, city libraries.

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What is a PAN?

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Personal Area Network; very small, personal devices, for example, Bluetooth devices.

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What is a Bus topology?

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All devices connected to a single cable.

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What is a Star topology?

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Devices connected to a central hub; hub failure affects the network.

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What is a Ring topology?

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Devices connected in a loop; failure breaks the network.

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What is a Mesh topology?

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Every device connected to multiple others; very reliable but expensive.

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What is the Internet?

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A global system connecting millions of computers.