ITGS TERMINOLOGY STRAND 3 Jianne Jamil IB
A NETWORK A communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) A local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices. Example: used in offices, houses etc.
WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) A group of connected local area networks (See LAN) spanning a large geographical area, such as a city or country.
Virtual LAN (VLAN) A group of hosts with a common set of requirements that communicate as if they were attached to the same broadcast domain, regardless of their physical location
Wireless LAN (WLAN) A network that uses wireless transmissions such as radio or infrared to provide communication services between devices
HOME NETWORK A home network or home area network (HAN) is a residential local area network. It is used for communication between digital devices typically deployed in the home, usually a small number of personal computers and accessories, such as printers and mobile computing devices.