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<b>Table of Contents</b>
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<a href="network-configuration.html">Network Configuration</a>
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Networks consist of two or more devices, such as computer systems, printers,
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and related equipment which are connected by either physical cabling or
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wireless links for the purpose of sharing and distributing information among
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the connected devices.
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