networks

networks

1. LAN

   • Hardware needed to connect to your LAN
     • ethernet cable
     • WAP
     • switch
     • network interface card
     • router
   • devices connect over a small geographic area
   • advantages
   • ways to connect to a LAN
     • ethernet
       • advantages
       • wired connection
       • disadvantages
     • wifi
       • wireless connection
       • advantages
       • disadvantages

2. WAN

   • Connecting to something within a large area
   • wide area network

3. WPAN

   • Wireless personal area network

4. connections

   • wifi
   • bluetooth
   • ethernet
   • router