Heterogeneous Network
Formal
A heterogeneous network (HeNet) is a network connecting computers and other devices with different operating systems and/or protocols. HetNets allow mobile operators to better utilize their data networks’ capacity.
Practical
A heterogeneous network is a network connecting computers and other devices with different operating systems and/or protocols. For example, local area networks (LANs) that connect Microsoft Windows and Linux based personal computers with Apple Macintosh computers are heterogeneous.
