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Computer network

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A computer network is a system for communication among two or more computers.

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Categorizing

By range

By functional relationship

By network topology

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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:

See also

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