Computer network
A computer network is a system for communication among two or more computers.
Computer networks may be categorized with respect to range:
Computer network applications may be categorized with respect to the functional relationships between components:
Computer networks may be categorized with respect to network topologies:
Computer networks may be categorized with respect to specialised functions
Protocol Stacks
Computer networks may be implemented using a variety of protocol stack architectures, computer buses or combinations of media and protocol layers, incorporating one or more of:
For a list of more see Network protocols
For standards see IEEE 802.
Suggested topics
Further reading for aquiring an in-depth understanding of computer networks include:
References
See also computing, internet, routing
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