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Client - A basic network component
- a user device to access network and receive data
from server.
- Ex: Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Cellphones
Server - A basic network component
- a device that stores and transmits data to a client
- Ex: Web server, mail server, file server
Circuit - A basic network component
- a pathway or connection between client
- Ex: Copper wire, Fiber optic cable, wireless
Local Area Network (LANs) - Type of Network
- Covers a small, clearly defined area.
- Could be a single floor, work area, or a single
building
- When using wireless circuits they're called
(WLAN)
Backbone Networks (BNs) - Type of Network
- high speed networks connecting other networks
together
- may span hundreds of feet to several miles
, Wide Area Networks (WANs) - Type of Network
- largest geographical scope
- composed of leased circuits
- may span hundreds or thousands of miles
Intranet - Type of Network
- a network (often a LAN) that uses the internet to
share information inside an organization
- Only open to people within the organization
- Ex: employees accessing budgets, calendars, and
payroll information
Extranet - Type of Network
- A network that uses the internet technology to
share information between organizations
- Only open to invited users outside the
organization and accessible through the internet
- Ex: Suppliers and customers accessing the
inventory information of a company
OSI Model 7. Application Layer
6. Presentation Layer
5. Session Layer
4. Transport Layer
3. Network Layer
2. Data Link Layer
1. Physical Layer
Internet Model 5. Application Layer
4. Transport Layer
3. Network Layer
2. Data Link Layer
1. Physical Layer