Networks

Networks

1. type of network

   • WAN/wide area network
   • LAN/local area network

2. Disadvantages

   • Hard to set up
   • Pricey
   • one mistake ruins all devices

3. Topology

   • STAR is pricey has no collisions and low failiure
   • BUS cheap but high failure and collision
   • RING cheap and no collision but catastrophic

4. Advantages

   • Connects to all devices
   • can pick up work where you left it before if you save

5. IP Adresses

   • each ip adress is unique
   • when computers are added its assinged a new adress
   • An ip adress is a unique identifyer given to something