Computer Network

Computer Network

Connection between two or more computers through a cable or some type of wireless connection. It enables users to share information and devices between computers and other users within the network. On the network, you can share information and devices installed on other computers. You can save data for multiple computers on just one computer, share printers or CD-ROM drives.

Purpose of a Computer Network

• Primary objective of Computer Networks:

– Transfer data from machine A to machine B – Facilitate access to remote information – Facilitate sharing of data – Facilitates person to person communication – Facilitate Interactive Entertainment – Not every machine is connected to every other machine

• Establish connection between a pair of machines

– Transfer data

• Enable machines of different speeds to communicate with each other