A network that covers a relatively small, localized area, like an office or school
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media access control address
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A unique 12-digit hexadecimal number given to every device when it is manufactured
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A linked collection of computer systems that allows resources and computer power to be shared, e.g. a computer network at a school or college
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A special device added to a computer that allows it to function as part of a network
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A small collection of broken down data, sent by computers across a network, that finds the quickest route to its destination and is then reassembled at the other side
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A network that links computers directly allowing users to access programs and resources on each other’s hard drives. A P2P network does not require a server
