A computer network comprises two or more computers that are connected—either by cables

(wired) or WiFi (wireless)—with the purpose of transmitting(tren mít đìng), exchanging(ịt

chen gìn), or sharing data and resources. You build a computer network using hardware (e.g.,
routers, switches, access points, and cables) and software (e.g., operating systems or business
applications). Geographic(gia rờ rác phịt ) location often defines a computer network. For
example, a LAN (local area network) connects computers in a defined physical space.a WAN
(wide area network) can connect computers across continents. Wi-Fi is the most common
wireless communication protocol for local area networks.Private home and business networks
and public hotspots use Wi-Fi to connect computers and other wireless devices to each other
and to the Internet. Bluetooth is also another wireless protocol commonly used in cell phones
and computer peripherals for short-range communication The technologies used to connect to
the Internet are different from those used to connect devices in a local area network. Digital
subscriber lines DSL, cable modem, and fiber provide fixed broadband Internet service, while
WiMax and LTE also support cellular connectivity. In geographies that don't have these high-
speed options, subscribers are forced to use older cellular, satellite, or even dial-up internet
services Routers use certain network address information contained within the messages to
send them to their destination. Switches use many of the same technologies as routers but
typically only support local area networks. Bridging allows messages to be passed between
two different types of physical networks.
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