Networks

A Router

A router is a device that forwards data packets across computer networks. Routers perform the data "traffic directing" functions on the Internet. A router is a microprocessor-controlled device that is connected to two or more data lines from different networks. 

WIFI

A Wi-Fi enabled device such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player can connect to the Internet when within range of a wireless network connected to the Internet.

ISP

An Internet service provider (ISP) is a company that provides access to the Internet, hosts data, or does both. Access ISPs connect customers to the Internet using copper, wireless or fiber connections. 

Browser

A web browser or Internet browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web. 

WAN

A wide area network (WAN) is a computer network that covers a broad area (i.e., any network whose communications links cross metropolitan, regional, or national boundaries). 


LAN

A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as home, school, computer laboratory or office building.

Intranet

An intranet is a private computer network that uses Internet Protocol technology to securely share any part of an organization's information or network operating system within that organization.