LAN

LAN

1. So that all of the devices can connect to a central point in a local area network. Most routers will have WiFi and Ethernet connections.

   • Most routers can connect you to a wide area network (such as the Internet) as it has a modem built in.
     • They allow you to share resources such as your internet connection, printers and files across different devices.
   • Router

2. Switch

   • So that all of the devices can connect to a central point on a local area network.
     • Switches can connect to other switches and routers to build large local area networks (like a school).
       • So that you can connect your device to a router, switch or another computer. They allow high data transfer speeds across your local area network of up to 1000Mbps.
         • Ethernet cable

3. Any device which connects to a LAN or a WAN must have a network interface card! The card will connect your device to a switch, router or a wireless access point.