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    Networks allow devices to connect and communicate with each other regardless of physical location. A network consists of interconnected devices that exchange data and information. There are different types of networks designed for specific communication needs, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the internet. Networks enable communication between devices through the use of protocols that govern how data is transmitted and received. They can also be classified by size and geographical area covered, with LANs used within a small area and WANs connecting devices over larger distances. Networks provide essential benefits like sharing resources and accessing remote systems.

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    Networks allow devices to connect and communicate with each other regardless of physical location. A network consists of interconnected devices that exchange data and information. There are different types of networks designed for specific communication needs, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the internet. Networks enable communication between devices through the use of protocols that govern how data is transmitted and received. They can also be classified by size and geographical area covered, with LANs used within a small area and WANs connecting devices over larger distances. Networks provide essential benefits like sharing resources and accessing remote systems.

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    Networks allow devices to connect and communicate with each other regardless of physical location. A network consists of interconnected devices that exchange data and information. There are different types of networks designed for specific communication needs, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the internet. Networks enable communication between devices through the use of protocols that govern how data is transmitted and received. They can also be classified by size and geographical area covered, with LANs used within a small area and WANs connecting devices over larger distances. Networks provide essential benefits like sharing resources and accessing remote systems.

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    Networks are a critical part of modern communication systems, allowing

    devices to connect and communicate with each other, regardless of their

    physical location. At its core, a network is a collection of interconnected

    devices, such as computers, servers, and other hardware, that are able t

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    One of the key features of networks is their ability to enable com


    municat

    ion between devices. This is accomplished through the use of protocols,

    which are sets of rules that govern how data is transmitted and received

    over a network. Some common network protocols include the Internet P

    rotocol (IP), the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), and the User Data

    gram Protocol (UDP).

    Networks can also be classified based on their size and the geographical

    area they cover. LANs, for example, are typically used to connect devices

    in a small area, such as a single building or campus. WANs, on the other

    hand, are used to connect devices over a larger geographical area, such

    as a city, state, or country. The internet is the largest and most well-kno

    wn example of a WAN.
    In addition to enabling communication between devices, networks also

    provide a number of other benefits, including the ability to share resourc

    es, such as printers and files, and the ability to access the internet and o

    ther remote networks.

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    ect and communicate with each other in a fast, efficient, and reliable ma

    nner. Whether you are sending an email, streaming a video, or accessing

    a remote server, networks make it possible to do so quickly and easily

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