What is Network?

A network is defined as a group of two or more computer systems linked together.

Speed and volume of data transfer:

Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
The bandwidth is usually expressed in bits per second(bps) or bytes per second. For analog
devices, the bandwidth is expressed in cycles per second, or Hertz (Hz).
Volume of data: It is measured in megabyte, gigabyte etc.

ways of communication:
Satellite: Internet over Satellite(IoS) allows a user to access the Internet via a satellite that
orbits the earth. A satellite is placed at a static point above the earth's surface, in a fixed
position. Because of the enormous distances signals must travel from the earth up to the
satellite and back again, IoS is slightly slower than high-speed terrestrial connections over
copper or fiber optic cables. Typical Internet over satellite connection speeds (standard IP
services) average around 492 up to 512 Kbps.

Broadcasting: It is used to simultaneously send the same message to multiple recipients.

Like TV, Radio

Wired: Connection via physical cables like, Twisted pair, Coaxial and Fiber optics.

Wireless: Wireless Internet, or wireless broadband is one of the newest Internet connection
types. Instead of using telephone or cable networks for your Internet connection, you use
radio frequency bands. Wireless Internet provides an always-on connection which can be
accessed from anywhere