A server is a specialized computer or software system designed to provide services, resources, or data to other computers, known as clients, over a network. Servers play a crucial role in managing and distributing information and resources within a network, and they come in various types and serve different purposes. Here are some key aspects […]
A router is a critical network device that connects different networks together, such as a local area network (LAN) to the internet or different segments of a larger network. It operates at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model and is responsible for forwarding data packets between these networks. Routers play a pivotal […]
A switch, in the context of computer networking, is a crucial network device that operates at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model. It is used to connect multiple devices within a local area network (LAN) and efficiently manage the flow of data by determining how to forward data […]
Logical topology refers to the way data is transmitted between devices on a network, regardless of the physical layout or arrangement of the devices. It defines how data packets move through the network, how devices communicate, and how they share resources. Logical topology is often contrasted with physical topology, which deals with the physical placement […]