Network

Network

1. LAN (Local Area Network)

   • Devices that are connected over a small geographical area
   • Devices
     • Ethernet
       • Advantages
         • They have the highest transfer speed
           • While wi-fi is rather slow, ether-net has the highest transfer speed (up to 1000Mbps) so it is perfect for browsing.
         • It has a decent range
       • Disadvantaged
         • More expensive
           • Ethernet is more expensive than Wifi because you have to pay for the cables
         • Not as good for navigation
           • There is a cable meaning that you can't walk around as much. This means that it isn't posible to safle navigate around an area.
     • Wifi
       • Advantaged
         • Good for portable devices
       • Disadvantages
         • Slower data transfer range compared to ethernet
         • Limited Range
           • You could, however, use a wifi extender
         • It can be hacked by unauthorized users
           • However, you could securise it by using a strong password
   • Hardware Needed
     • Router
     • Ethernet Cable
     • Network Ethernet Cable
     • Server
     • Wifi extender