Summary
• Networking protocol:
– Defines the set of rules that govern the exchange
of informa0on over a telecommunica0ons channel
• Channel bandwidth:
– Refers to the rate at which data is exchanged,
usually expressed in bits per second
• Geographic area covered by a network:
– Determines whether it is called PAN, LAN, WAN
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Summary (con0nued)
• Telecommunications and networks:
– Creating profound changes in business because
they remove the barriers of time and distance
• Networks:
– Let users share hardware, programs, and
databases across the organization
– Can transmit and receive information to improve
organizational effectiveness and efficiency