computer network
Linked digital systems
A computer network is a system of interconnected computers that can exchange data and share resources.
Networks range from small home setups linking a few devices to the internet itself—a global network of networks.
The office computer network went down for an hour.
Network infrastructure includes cables, routers, and wireless access points that enable the connections.
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- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- hubCentral connection point
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
fiber · backbone · node · gateway · LAN · WAN · topology · rack
A joining or relation
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- latencyDelay in system response
- throughputProcessing rate over time
- pingBrief metallic tone
wireless · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth · hotspot · access point · broadband · fiber-optic · modem
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- breachBreaking of agreement
vulnerability · malware · phishing · cyberattack · DDoS · VPN · proxy · access control
Internet's core protocol suite
- HTTPWeb data transmission standard
- HTTPSEncrypted browsing standard
- FTPData transmission standard
- SMTPEmail transmission protocol
DNS · SSH · VPN · IP address · packet · port · handshake · routing
Web access program
streaming · cloud · online · download · upload · hyperlink · webmaster · e-commerce
Digital written communication
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- VoIPCalls over broadband
- videoconferenceRemote visual meeting
- instant messagingLive online text communication
file sharing · broadcast · multicast · teleconference · data transfer · remote access · collaboration · extranet
server
One who attends tables
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- hubCentral connection point
cable · fiber · backbone · node · gateway · LAN · WAN · topology · rack · architecture
connection
A joining or relation
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- latencyDelay in system response
- throughputProcessing rate over time
ping · wireless · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth · hotspot · access point · broadband · fiber-optic · modem · signal
firewall
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
breach · vulnerability · malware · phishing · cyberattack · DDoS · VPN · proxy · access control · penetration testing
TCP/IP
Internet's core protocol suite
SMTP · DNS · SSH · VPN · IP address · packet · port · handshake · routing · IPv6
browser
Web access program
ISP · streaming · cloud · online · download · upload · hyperlink · webmaster · e-commerce · social media
Digital written communication
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- VoIPCalls over broadband
- videoconferenceRemote visual meeting
instant messaging · file sharing · broadcast · multicast · teleconference · data transfer · remote access · collaboration · extranet · peer-to-peer
computer networksneakernet
Physical data transport
typewriter · filing cabinet · card catalog · ledger book · pen and paper
internet, network, computer, compute, computing, computers, networks, ethernet, networking