COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
TYPES OF NETWORKS
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node
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hub
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computer
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stand alone machine
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nodes are devices or data points on a larger network. Devices such as a personal computer, cell phone, or printer are nodes. When defining nodes on the internet, a node is anything that has an IP address. A network host is a computer or other device connected to a computer network.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hardware devices that are used to connect computers, printers, fax machines and other electronic devices to a network are called network devices. These devices transfer data in a fast, secure and correct way over same or different networks.
Detailed explanation-3: -A node checks for identification, such as an IP address, to grant access to the node. Nodes connect over a link or communication channel. In a computer network these may be cable, fiber optic or wireless connections.