Computer network
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A computer network is a system for communication among two or more computers. These networks may be fixed (cabled, permanent) or temporary (as via modems).
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Categorizing
- local area network (LAN)
- HomePNA
- Power line communication (HomePlug)
- metropolitan area network (MAN)
- wide area network (WAN)
By functional relationship
By network topology
By specialized function
- Storage area networks
- Server farms
- Process control networks
- Value added network
- SOHO network
- Wireless community network
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:
- ARCNET
- DECnet
- Ethernet
- IP
- TCP
- UDP
- AppleTalk
- Token Ring
- IPX
- SPX
- FDDI
- HIPPI
- Myrinet
- QsNet
- ATM
- RS-232
- IEEE-488
- USB
- IEEE 1394 aka Firewire, iLink
- X.25
- Frame relay
- Bluetooth
- IEEE 802.11
- System Network Architecture
For a list of more see Network protocols
For standards see IEEE 802.
Suggested topics
Further reading for acquiring an in-depth understanding of computer networks include:
Layers
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Data transmission
Other
See also
References
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum, "Computer Networks" (ISBN 0133499456).
- Important publications in computer networks
External links
- Networking and Microcomputers (http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-921/networking.htm)
- Network - eLook Computing Reference (http://www.elook.org/computing/network.htm) - defines what a network is and provides leading links
- Networking: K-12 (http://www.ericdigests.org/1993/k-12.htm)
- Networking dictionary (http://www.airhive.net/modules.php?name=Encyclopedia&op=list_content&eid=5)
- Prof. Rahul Banerjee's free e-book on Internetworking Technolgies deals with the foundations of major internetworking architectures. (chapters 4-9) [1] (http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/rahul/PDFversions/Complete-InetBook-PHI-2003-Secure.pdf)
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