DEFINITION
USAGE
A network is a collection of computers and mobile devices connected together via communication device and transmission media often wirelessly allowing computer to share resources.
  • Sharing an internet connection among several users.
  • Sharing an application software,printers and other resources.
  • Facilitating Voice over IP (VoIP),e-mail,video conferencing,messaging,and other commuication applications.
  • Working collaboratively,such as sharing a company database or using collaboration tools to create or review documents,.
  • Exchanging files among network users  and over the internet.
  • Connecting the computers and the entertainment devices (such as TVs,gaming console and stereo system) located within a home.