Networks

Networks

1. Hardware

   • Router
     • 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.
   • 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).
   • Ethernet cable

2. Connection Types

   • Bluetooth
   • Ethernet
   • GPRS
   • WiFi
     • Disadvantages
     • Advantages
     • LAN/WAN/WPAN?
       • LAN