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I don't get your question. What do you mean: "the network"? Are you referring to the internet?
How does it matter? If you're not connected to the "network" --- and I assume your referring to the your Internet connection --- then, you're not going to be "connected". You can't access the Internet.
To go further --- you asked "why does it matter HOW your computer is connected". To answer that, I assume you're asking about your "platform", as in Windows, Mac, Unix, etc. In that case, it doesn't matter.
All platforms are capable of accessing the 'net.
If you're asking about the methodology of "connecting", such as "dial-up" modems versus DSL or high-speed cable access, then there is a difference.
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What is a device connected to a network such as a computer or a game console?
A node is a device connected to a network such as a computer or a game console. (Each device connected to a network is referred to as a node. A node can be a computer, printer, game console, or router.)
A computer that is connected to a computer network and shares other computers on a network is called?
Server.
Personal computer vs network computer?
Personal Computer is the computer that is not connected unto any other computer. Network Computer are computers that are inter-connected with each others. Network Computer can access any other computers files/data from one another.
What is the meaning of network of networks?
This is usually used to describe the Internet. A few computers connected together is a computer network. A few computer networks connected together is a network of networks.
What is a personal computer that is connected to a network?
A node
What are Hosts on a network?
Any computer which is connected to network and has unique ip address for the network.
A printer connected to a computer by way of a port on a computer is called?
It is known as a local printer, as opposed to a network printer, which is a printer connected to a network.
Two or more computers connected together is referred to as a?
A resource network.When for data sharing computer is connected to a network it is a Resource Network.
What is created when one computer is connected to other computers?
Two or more computers connected together create a computer network. Computers within a network can interchange data.
What is a computer that is attached to a network called?
A personal computer that is connected to a network is called a workstation or terminal.
What is a personal computer that may or not be connected to a network?
A workstation
What is it called when a computer is connected to others in a network?
LAN
