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Computer network

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

Computer networks may be categorized with respect to range: 


Computer network applications may be categorized with respect to the functional relationships between components:


Computer networks may be categorized with respect to network topologies


Computer networks may be categorized with respect to specialised functions
		


Table of contents 







1 Protocol stacks

2 Suggested topics

3 References

4 External links




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:


References


External links


See also computing, internet, routing