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Comptia A+ 220-901 902 Network types
Network type and description
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Computer Science
Professional
10/29/2016

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Term
Server computer
Definition
Provide services and control network operations.
Term
client computer
Definition
use the services provided by the servers.
Term
peer-peer
Definition
a network in which resource sharing, processing, and communications control are completely decentralized.
Term
Local Area Connection
Definition
a self-contained network that spans a small area.
Term
Wide Area Network
Definition
A network that spans multiple geographic locations.
Term
Personal Area Network
Definition
Connects two to three devices together for use by one person using a router with cabling.
Term
Metropolitan area network
Definition
Covers an area equivalent to a city or other municipality.
Term
Virtual Private Network
Definition
A private communications network tranmitted accross a public, less secure network connection such as the Internet.
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