a direct connection between computers
a LAN (Local Area Network) that consists of computers connected by twisted-pair or coaxial cable
a physical connection which allows you to transmit data from one computer to another
a very high-speed link to the VCU Network and the global Internet
A dedicated connection to the Internet that operates at a very high rate of speed, typically 10 Mb/s (10,000,000 bits per second).
Common method of networking computers in a LAN. Handles 10,000 bps. High-speed direct connection to a network where an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) is installed so that the user can access any host connected to the network. Can be used with most computers