Term: Computer Network

Definition: A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources.

Term: Paket

Definition: A packet is the unit of data that is routed between an origin and a destination on the Internet or any other packet-switched network.

Term:Local Area Network (LAN)

Definition: A local area network is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building.

Term: Wide Area Network (WAN)

Definition: A wide area network is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area for the primary purpose of computer networking.

Term: Node

Definition: In telecommunications networks, a node is either a redistribution point or a communication endpoint.

Term: Media Access Control (MSC)

Definition: MAC is responsible for the transmission of data packets to and from the network-interface card, and to and from another remotely shared channel.

Term:IP Address

Definition: An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

Term: Bus Topology

Definition: Alternatively referred to as a line topology, a bus topology is a network setup where each computer and network device is connected to a single cable

Term: Ring Network

Definition: A ring network is a network topology in which each node connects to exactly two other nodes, forming a single continuous pathway for signals through each node - a ring.

Term: Network Token

Definition: In networking, a token is a special series of bits that travels around a token-ring network. As the token circulates, computers attached to the network can capture it. 

Term: Star Topology

Definition: In this configuration, every node connects to a central network device, like a hub, switch, or computer. The central network device acts as a server and the peripheral devices act as clients.

Term: Tree Topology

Definition: A tree network, or star-bus network, is a hybrid network topology in which star networks are interconnected via bus networks.

Term: Protocol

Definition: In telecommunication, a communication protocol is a system of rules that allow two or more entities of a communications system to transmit information via any kind of variation of a physical quantity.

Term:Peer-Peer Architecture

Definition:Peer-Peer Architecture  a type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities.

Term: Client Server Architecture

Definition: Client Server Architecture is a computing model in which the server hosts, delivers and manages most of the resources and services to be consumed by the client.