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Network ↔ Computer connect via Network Protocol to share/exchange data

aka Computer-Network, Networks, Net

Network Node​

connection endpoint link to network

Network Protocol​

(standard) rules to control data exchange

Network Scope

Request-Response model​

(model) to communicate between client-server via HTTP Requests

OSI Model

References​

  1. Intranet ↔ Private Network with access limited to LAN or WAN

  2. Packet ↔ formatted data chunk sent over Network

  3. Bridge ↔ device to connect two separate Networks

  4. Router ↔ device to forward Packet between PCs & Networks

  5. Private Network ↔ Network restrict to private Address Space

  6. Hub ↔ device to connect devices over Network

  7. Switch ↔ device to connect devices on Network

  8. Firewall ↔ Network security system with rules to monitor/control network traffic

  9. Network Node ↔ Physical Device in Network to act as Connection point for Redistribution or Communication

  10. Internet ↔ Global Net link by TCP/IP