Computer Networks

6. known as desktop computers
8. wide area network
11. type of network where computers in the network share resources among each other
12. every computer that has that section of network like a car radio that can hear everything
13. device that enables computers to interpret data

1. do not need monitors, graphics, and sound cards - they just need hard drives
2. computer network consists of several of these, each of which is important to making the network function correctly as a whole
3. type of connection between computers that forms the basis of most LANs
4. programs installed on the computer
5. local area network
7. more complex than a hub and works a lot like a two-way radio
9. physical equipment that you can touch
10. works a lot like a telephone system