in the network vs on the network

Both 'in the network' and 'on the network' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the network' is commonly used to refer to being a part of a network or system, while 'on the network' is used to describe being connected to a network or available online.

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in the network

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to being a part of a network or system.

Use 'in the network' when referring to something being a part of a network or system.

Examples:

All the computers in the network were affected by the virus.
The new printer is in the network now.
Each device in the network has a unique IP address.
The security cameras in the network are monitored 24/7.
The servers in the network are running smoothly.

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But not all positions in the network are the same.
But my best advice is stay in the network.
Marbles in the network 107408768009 Product of assorted.
Clients in the network are identified by a unique value called user hash.
Third generation peer-to-peer networks use Distributed hash tables to look up files in the network.
SiteSearch Source Management HelpNAV Source finding in the network is of uttermost importance.
He must have installed some sort of back door in the network.
Most timeslots are allocated to specific units in the network.
Even if there is no packet loss in the network, windowing can limit throughput.
This explains what is included in the network, the conductor heats up.
Also, any fault in the cable insulation can disable communication expensive equipment used in the network.
They just need few minutes for destroying the entire computer in the network.
The application can communicate more easily with other machines in the network or be monitored directly.
Tells you where it is in the network.
The issue of security is an increasingly important topic in the network.
The device requires an IP address unique in the network for communication.
Assign static IPs to each client in the network.
Static servers never change their IP and are theoretically always online in the network.
Most incidents are resolved by small interventions in the network.
System management is made from any computer in the network.

Alternatives:

within the network
part of the network
inside the network
among the network devices
amidst the network

on the network

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe being connected to a network or available online.

Use 'on the network' when referring to something being connected to a network or available online.

Examples:

The new website is now on the network.
All the devices on the network can communicate with each other.
Is your computer on the network?
The file is on the network drive.
The company's servers are on the network.

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And I printed out all the directories for every mainframe on the network.
An address fulfills the functions of identifying the host and locating it on the network.
The twelve years úItimos are available on the network.
We are continuing to expand user experience on the network...
I think there are a couple more transmitters on the network.
We'll post an alert on the network.
I scored a minor victory on the network.
The film was broadcast on television in 2007 on the network Sci Fi Channel.
The Matrox Utils Application can also be used to reboot Monarch LCS devices present on the network.
Provides performance library information from Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) providers to clients on the network.
Enter an IP address for each camera on the network.
FileSpy is very useful when an updated application needs to be installed on the network.
Transfer graphics files, CGI, CAD, or multimedia instantly on the network.
Then I searched every device on the network.
The/list command allows you to list active channels on the network.
The Database can also be positioned anywhere on the network, provided it is accessible.
Verify that no client computers on the network are running SolidWorks.
Incident response actions are enabled automatically, both on the network and on endpoints.
A device on the network with the typed IP address is responding to pings.
Locating and showing the connection status of video devices on the network.

Alternatives:

connected to the network
available online
accessible on the network
online
linked to the network

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