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About Networks
An informative article about networks. Includes what it is, and types of networks.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Buying Help
This section of Computer Hope is designed to help users understand and make better decisions when purchasing computer hardware, software and computers. Be sure to review the section 'Buying locations' which gives you tips and what to...
Other
Tech Soup: Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions
Starts with a simple definition of a network and then explores the components of a network, how a network works, types of networks, communication protocol, and hardware.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Personal Area Network (Pan)
Wikipedia gives an excellent encyclopedia definition of a Personal Area Network for the computer, or PAN.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Use a Firewall
Firewall software forms the first line of defense against hackers and certain types of computer viruses. This site explains what a firewall can do to help secure a computer and what it cannot do. The site also discusses different types...
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Technology: What Is Networking Hardware?
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.
Curated OER
What Is Networking Hardware?
Clickable network map shows information on the types and uses of networking hardware. Very basic introduction.