Networking computer network= A collection of computing devices that are connected in various ways in order to communicate and share resources. Usually, the connections between computers in a network are made using physical wires or cables. However, some connections are wireless, using radio waves or infrared signals. The generic term node or host refers to any device on a network. Date transfer rate= is the speed with which data is moved from one place on a network to another. Data transfer rate is a key issue in computer networks. File server= A computer that stores and manages files for multiple users on a network. Web server= A computer dedicated to responding to requests(from the browser client) for web pages. Types of Networks(LAN) A network that connects a relatively small number of machines in a relatively close geographical area. Various configurations, called topologies, have been used to administer LANs Ring topology= A configur...