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By: Chris Macon

What is a computer network?

• a network is a group of connected computers that interact with each other.

• More specifically, a computer network is an infrastructure which gives connectivity to multiple autonomous computer storage media.

computer network

networktypes

• LAN -• WLAN• WAN• MAN• SAN • CAN• PAN• DAN

Network type description

• LAN - Local Area Network • WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network • WAN - Wide Area Network • MAN - Metropolitan Area Network • SAN - Storage Area Network, System Area

Network, Server Area Network, or sometimes Small

Hardware for successful networking.

• refers to devices facilitating the use of a computer.

• Typically, this includes gateways, routways, network bridges, switches, hubs, and repeaters.

Risk of computer networking

• Viruses are a major risk while computing. They can cause serious damage to your computer.

• Viruses can be prevented by anti-virus software.

Security issues with computing.

• If you let certain things into your computer, your data is at risk.

• People will be able to access your data.• Some things cannot be prevented with

security software.