LAN

LAN

1. Advantages

   • you can share peripherals
   • a file server can be used to store and share documents and files centrally
   • emails can be sent from devices to devices
   • the computers on the network can be centrally managed

2. Hardware

   • Router (Ethernet)
     • It is used to direct the WiFi
     • It has better security because it is wired and is harder to hack into
     • You can't move it around the house because it is ethernet and is attached to a cable
   • Modem (ethernet)
     • It is the device that connects you to the internet
     • You can connect to an internet connection
     • The modem has to stay in one spot
   • WiFi extender (Ethernet)
     • It is used to extend the connection over the house because it widens the area of the wifi
     • It can extend the WiFi
     • The further away you are the worst the internet because they are nearer to the edge of the range of the wifi.
   • Ethernet cable
     • A cable to connect to the internet with a wire
     • You can connect to a strong internet connection because there is less interuptions
     • You have to stay in one spot and can't move around the house because it is connected into the wall
   • server (ethernet)
     • a computer or computer program which manages access to a centralized resource
     • It manages access to networks so it controls them
     • It takes up alot of room because the sever is a big box that is connected wiredly
   • Switch
     • Directs correct data to the correct client
     • They increase the performance of the network
     • They are more expensive compare to network bridges

3. Disadvantages

   • The setup of a LAN is expensive
   • Privacy violations
   • Data security threat
   • There needs to be a full time worker to maintain it
   • Covers certain area

4. Networks

   • WPAN
     • A WPAN is a network that is only used by a small group of people using Bluetooth .
     • Connection types
       • Bluetooth
         • a standard for the short-range wireless interconnection
         • wireless
         • less range than WiFi
     • Hardware
       • Mobile phone
       • Computer
       • Laptop
       • Wireless speaker
       • Wireless keyboard
       • Wireless mouse
       • Gaming controller
       • Gaming console

5. Connection types

   • Ethernet
     • A way to connect to the internet using wires called ethernet cables
     • It is harder to hack into
     • You can't move around because it is connected to the wall
   • WiFI
     • A way to connect to the internet wirelessly
     • You can move about whilst connected to the internet
     • It can be hacked into easily

6. A LAN is a network that is span over a small area. Uses ethernet and WiFi

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