computer network

Definition/Scope: (1) A network of data processing nodes that are interconnected for the purpose of data communication. (2) A communications network in which the end instruments are computers.

Broader Terms:

communications network
digital communications
Functional Area 30 (Information Operations)
U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command (Army)

Narrower Terms:

bridges (computer networks)
communications protocols
computer gateways
computer network protocols
extranets
Internet
intranets
Local Area Network
packet switching
remote access service
routers (computer networks)
storage area network
value-added network
Wide Area Network

Related Terms:

Brigade Combat Team Modernization
Configuration Control Board
Functional Area 30 (Information Operations)
web sites