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Local Area Network (LAN)
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A computer network that uses cables or radio signals to link two or more computers within a geographically limited area, generally one building or a group of buildings.
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Wide Area Network (WAN)
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A computer network that provides data communication services for business in geographically dispersed areas (such as across a country or around the world). The Internet is a WAN that spans the world.
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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
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A computer network that provides connectivity in a geographic area or region larger than that covered by a local area network, but smaller than the area covered by a wide area network. A university or business may have a MAN that joins the different LANs across its campus.
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Interoperability
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The capability of two or more computer systems to share data and resources, even though they are made by different manufacturers.
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Ethernet
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A physical and data layered technology for LAN networking.
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Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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Provide the technical foundation for the public Internet as well as for large numbers of private networks.
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Voice over IP (VoIP)
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Uses TCP/IP technology to transmit voice calls over long-distance internet.
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Wireless media
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Natural parts of the Earth's environment that can be used as physical paths to carry electrical magnetic waves.
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