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Computer network

Two or more connected computers

Node

Each device on a network

Increasing electricity use

NOT a network benefit

Devices close to one person

PAN used for

LAN

Small geographic area

MAN

City-wide network

Server

Provides Resources

Peer-to-peer network

Nodes communicate directly

NOT a network component

Word processors

Twisted-pair & fiber

Wired transmission media

Wireless networks use

Radio waves

Router

Connects devices to Internet

PAN, LAN, WAN are

Architectures by distance

Computer, printer, router

A node can be

Sharing resources

Main purpose of a network

Physical cables

Wired networks require

Wired media to router

Wireless networks still need

Allow communication

Network software needed to

Home Area Network

HAN stands for

Wide Area Network

WAN stands for