A network of components - workstation, server, operating system from the same vendor, or compatible equipment that can run under the same network or operating system.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A network composed of similar host computers, such as those of one model or one manufacturer. See heterogeneous network for contrast.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            A network running a single network layer protocol. See also: DECnet, IP, IPX, XNS, heterogeneous network. [Source: RFC1983