Networks

Definition

Networks are interconnected systems or devices that communicate with each other using wired or wireless connections. They enable data sharing, resource sharing, communication between users/devices over short or long distances.

Analogy

Imagine networks as highways connecting different cities. Just like highways facilitate transportation between cities by allowing cars to travel from one place to another quickly and efficiently, networks enable data packets to travel between computers/devices for seamless communication.

Related terms

LAN (Local Area Network): A LAN is a network that connects devices within a limited area such as an office building or school campus.

WAN (Wide Area Network): A WAN is a network that spans across large geographical areas like multiple cities or countries.

Router: A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between different networks. It acts as an intersection or gateway, directing traffic to the appropriate destination.