copper wire and fiber that allow for connection of computers over a network

extra digit added to numerical data to check data integrity after input, transmission, storage, or processing

accuracy of data after input, transmission, storage, or processing

error-detecting procedure that generates a sum from the digits of a number

portion of a message that is transmitted through a network

link that resides between computer networks and is responsible for converting data passing through into the appropriate format so that it can be understood by the receiving network

exchange of predetermined signals to signify that a connection has been established between 2 systems

network connection point for devices

international communication standards that allows for transmission of audio/video/other data over digital telephone lines

computer network where all connected devices are within a geographical area

electronic communication without using cables

electronic equipment that converts computer digital signals into audio signals and back

computer system that is interconnected and can share resources and data

group of bits

network communication method that creates and transmits packets through a network independent of overall message

making use of a network

error-detecting procedure that appends a binary digit to a group of binary digits

international rules that ensure transfer of data between systems

communication protocols used to connect hosts on the internet

computer network where all the connected devices are in a larger geographic area than that served by LAN or a MAN