Answer to Question #153281 in Computer Networks for Giren

Question

Define computer network.                                                                                                                         

Distinguish between Computer Network topology and computer network configuration.

Answer 1

Computer network is a group of two or more computers that are connected with one another for the purpose of communicating and sharing data electronically provided by network nodes.

A computer network topology is the arrangement in which computer systems or network devices are connected to each other; both logical and physical topologies which could be same or different in the same network while computer network configuration is the process of setting up a network's controls, flow and operation to support the network communication of an organization. i.e. setting up the hardware, software and any other supporting component.