Network standards
A network standard is a set of rules and guidelines that dictate how devices on a network should communicate with each other. Network standards ensure that different devices and systems are able to interoperate and exchange data reliably. Some common network standards include the Ethernet standard for local area networks (LANs), the Wi-Fi standard for wireless networks, and the TCP/IP suite of protocols for the internet.
If networking devices did not have standards, these devices could not reliably transmit messages back and forth. Standards are usually manifested at the hardware level.
Networks can be comprised of hundreds, thousands, or millions of different devices. In order for these devices to successfully connect they must use an agreed-upon standard.
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- Outline the importance of standards in the construction of networks