.computer network terms.
nodes: any devices that is connected to a network.
client: a node that requests and uses resources available from nodes.
server: a nodes that share resources with other nodes.
host/server: any computers that provides services and connection to others computers on a network.
switch: a devices that use to connect multiple devices on a single network,forward packets to only intended recipient.
hub: the devices that provides a common central connection points for nodes on network.
network interface card (NIC): an expansion card through which a computer can connect to a network that provides wireless data transmission.
wireless network interface card: an expansion cards through which a computer can connect to a network that provides wireless data transmission