Networks

Networks

1. Hardware

   • Switch
     • 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 network
   • Router
     • all of the devices can connect to a central point in a local area network
     • routers can connect you to a wide area network
     • routers allow you to share you internet connection, files and printers along any devices you have
   • Ethernet cable
     • you can connect your device to a router, switch or another computer
       • you allow high data transfer speeds across your local area network
   • Network interface card

2. connection types

   • bluetooth
   • wifi
     • disadvantages
       • can get hacked
       • slow
     • advantages
       • good for connecting to portable devices
     • LAN