1. ITGS TERMINOLOGY STRAND 3
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2. A NETWORK
A communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs

3. 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.

5. WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)
A group of connected local area networks (See LAN) spanning a large geographical area, such as a city or country.

6. 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

7. Wireless LAN (WLAN)
A network that uses wireless transmissions such as radio or infrared to provide communication services between devices

8. 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.