1.硬件：
顾名思义，硬件是工具，机器和其他耐用设备的组件，例如键盘，鼠标，声卡等组件的物理部分，并且必须具有函数。
2.联网：
顾名思义，联网是信息或服务的简单交换，它允许设备在网络上相互连接，并帮助用户共享资源和进行通信。
硬件和网络之间的区别：
| Hardware | Networking |
|---|---|
| Hardware are parts of computer or system of computers. | Networking is used for connection of several computers. |
| It is used to setup any system. | It is used to share file, resource, and protection of data. |
| Features of hardware includes diskspace, memory, speed, durability, etc. | Features of networking includes communication speed, scalability, security, file sharing, reliability, etc. |
| Benefits of hardware includes develop effective communication, increase employee morale, reduce costs, etc. | Benefits of networking includes strength business connections, advance career, build confidence, shared knowledge, exchange fresh ideas, etc. |
| Type of hardware includes hard disk, drives, keyboard, monitor, CPU, RAM or memory, etc. | Types of networking includes Wireless Local Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Storage Area Network (SAN), etc. |
| Factors that are needed to be considered while selecting hardware includes quality and price, storage, brand, usability, etc. | Factors that are needed to be considered while selecting networking includes hardware resources, future expansion, budget, ease of implementation, etc. |
| Its main purpose is to provide support to various functions such as input, processing, output and communication. | Its main purpose is to share information, exchange advice, and helping others toward goals. |