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See also: [[Communication]] | [[Protocol]] | [[Internet]] | [[File_sharing|File sharing]] | [[Node]]

[[AKA]]: Net

A combination of [[Programming|programming]], [[Hardware|hardware]] and [[Software|software]] interaction with [[User|users]] that creates [[Data|data]] [[Communication|communications]] to connect [[Computer|computers]] to exchange [[Information|information]]. '''Networks''' are a good way to share data between places seperated by great distance, eg the [[Internet|internet]], NASA's Deep Space Network, etc.

Good [[Performance|performing]] networks [[Scalability|scale]] well, are [[Reliability|reliable]], [[Robustness|robust]] and [[Security|secure]]. Some networks have [[Lag|lag]], [[Latency|latency]], disconnections or even [[Downtime|downtime]]. Networks usually exist to [[Distribute|distribute]] or [[Broadcast|broadcast]] something.

Larger networks like electrical grids, or the [[Telephone|telephone]] network, require maintainance and [[Administration|administration]] to remain robust. Networks usually require some sort of hardware setup or connection to another computer, eg [[ISP]]. Some networks have a [[Backbone|backbone]] and need a [[login]] [[Password|password]] for [[Authentication|authentication]].

There are many types of computer networks and [[Protocol|protocols]] which control data flow. Most are based on a [[Hierarchy|hierarchy]] of [[Node|nodes]] or [[Peer|peers]], which are processed according to a set of [[Rules|rules]]. There are also a number of theoretical laws regarding networks including [[Metcalfe%27s_Law|'s Law">Metcalfe's Law]]. A network can be self-[[Seed|seeding]], ie, they can be used to [[Upgrade|upgrade]] or [[Bootstrap|bootstrap]] themselves.

==== Network Types ====

# [[Peer-To-Peer]]
# [[LAN]]/[[WAN]]/[[NAN]] - '''L'''ocal, '''W'''ide, and '''N'''eighborhood Area Network(s)
# [[VNC]] - Virtual Network Connection
# [[VPN]] - Virtual Private Network

==== Home Networking ====

This type of network provides allow applications such as;
# Playing multi-player [[Games|games]]
# Sharing [[Internet|internet]] connections ([[Bandwidth|bandwidth]])
# Transfering [[File|files]], sharing printers, [[Backup|backup]] data, etc

Connecting multiple computers at home allows for shared internet connections and [[File_sharing|file sharing]] between computers. The setup process can be difficult for [[Newbies|newbies]] but, once [[Function|functional]], can dramatically add value to a [[User|users]] computer experience.
# [http://www.homenethelp.com/ DIY Home Networking Guides and Tutorials]

==== Wireless Networking ====

[[Wireless]] networks have grown substainally over the last few years.
# [[Bluetooth]]
# [[WiFi]] or 802.11
# [[Ultra_Wideband|Ultra Wideband]] - in development / [[Fat_Pipe|Fat Pipe]]
# [[WAVEsec]]

==== Hardware ====

# [[Hub]]
# [[Network_Interface_Card|Network Interface Card]] - <tt>(NIC)</tt>
# [[Router]]
# [[Switch]]

==== Protocols ====

# [[DHCP]]
# [[Internet_Protocol|Internet Protocol]]
# [[TCP/IP]]
# [[IP_Address|IP Address]] - Internet Protocol Address
# [[Static_IP|Static IP]]
# [[Dynamic_IP|Dynamic IP]]

# [[MAC_Address|MAC Address]]
# [[PPP]] - Point to Point Protocol
# [[PPTP]]
# [[PPPOE]]

==== Related Topics ====

# [[Eavesdropping]]
# [[Ethernet]]
# [[Firewall]]
# [[Gateway]]
# [[Hive]]
# [[Load Balancing]]
# [[NAT]] - Network Address Translation
# [[Net_Split|Net Split]]
# [[Network_Intrusion_Detection_System|Network Intrusion Detection System]]
# [[Proxy]]
# [[QoS Packet Scheduler]]
# [[Root]]
# [[SneakerNet]]
# [[Sniff]]
# [[Stream]]
# [[Subnet]] and [[Subnet Mask]]
# [[Throughput]]
# [[Traffic_Analysis_Attack|Traffic Analysis Attack]]
# [[Traffic Shaping]]

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