Title page! 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.