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Networking
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- Topology
defines the structure of the network.

•Physical topology is the actual layout of the wire or media.

•Logical topology defines how the media is accessed by the hosts for sending data. 

- Devices/Equipments

—Equipment that connects directly to a network segment is referred to as a device. These devices are broken up into two classifications:

—End-user Devices

- provide users with a connection to the network are also referred to as hosts

 - allow users to share, create, and obtain information

- devices are physically connected to the network media using an NIC

—Network Devices

—- provide transport for the data that needs to be transferred between end-user devices. 

-—Provide extension of cable connections, concentration of connections, conversion of data formats, and management of data transfers.

- NIC
NIC is a printed circuit board that fits into the expansion slot of a bus on a computer motherboard, or it can be a peripheral device.