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Data communication - Definition and Overview |
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A computer network is a system for communication among two or more computers.
Categorizing
By range
By functional relationship
By specialized function
Protocol stacks
Computer networks may be implemented using a variety of protocol stack architectures, computer buses or combinations of media and protocol layers, incorporating one or more of:
For a list of more see Network protocols
For standards see IEEE 802.
Suggested topics
Further reading for acquiring an in-depth understanding of computer networks include:
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