Node
- A node is any device connected to a computer network. Nodes can be computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, or various other network appliances. On an IP network, a node is any device with an IP address.
Client
- A computer connected to a shared resource server. Is a software program that is used to contact and obtain data from a Server software program on another computer, often across a great distance. Each Client program is designed to work with one or more specific kinds of Server programs, and each Server requires a specific kind of Client. A Web Browser is a specific kind of Client that works with Web Servers.
Server
- a computer, or a software package,that provides a specific kind of service to client software running on other computers. The term can refer to a particular piece of software, such as a WWW server.
Hub
- A network hub is a hardware or device that allows multiple computers to connect together to form a single network segment. A network hub is a critical component for allowing more than one computer to connect with other computers. Network hubs are common in home offices and businesses.
Network Interface card (NIC)
- Also called adapter cards. Serves as the interface between the computer and the network cable for sending and receiving data.
Network Operating System (NOS)
- A special application that allows computers and other devices on the network the ability to communicate and accept and receive information. Windows95, the Mac OS, and Windows NT are operating systems.
Host Computer
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- computer connected to the Internet or any type of data network. It hosts information resources as well as application software for providing network services.Every host is a physical network node.
Network Manager
- is a software utility that predominately aimed to simplify the use of computer networks such as Linux operating system.
