Networking Essentials / Network foundations
Lesson 1 of 30
What a network is
A network is two or more devices connected so they can share data. Your home network links phones, laptops and the TV to your router, which links to the internet.
Key points
- LAN: a local network like your home
- WAN: wide area, like the internet
- The router connects them
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What does LAN stand for?
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