The internet is just another type of computer network. In fact, the internet is a collection of many different networks, each one being its own separate entity.

The internet can be thought of as a large global network made up of smaller local area networks (LANs) which are connected together using gateways. A LAN is a network that uses wires or radio waves to connect several computers and other devices together within a building or campus without having to rely on outside lines such as telephone lines or satellite dishes to communicate with other computers outside its immediate area.

Networking is the practice of linking computers together to share files, printers, and other resources.

A network is a group of computers or other devices connected to each other. Networks can be small, like your home Wi-Fi network, or large enough to span countries and continents.

• Computer networks are used for

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