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    7 apr 2026

    Ever wonder how devices talk to each other? Learn the basics of routers, switches, and servers to understand how data moves across the internet.

    How Computer Networks Actually Work

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    BASIC OF NETWORK What is a Network? A network is a group of connected devices (computers, phones, servers, etc.) that can communicate and share data with each otheR 1. Devices (Nodes) Clients → laptops, phones (users) Servers → powerful computers that provide services (like Google servers) Routers → direct traffic between networks Switches → connect devices within the sam

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