networks

networks

1. disadvantages

2. topologies

   • bus topology
     • advantages
       • cheap to install
     • disadvantages
       • high chance of failure
       • slows down with more computers
   • ring topology
     • disadvantages
       • high chance of collisions
     • advantages
       • cheap to install
       • no collisions
   • star topology
     • advantages
       • low chnace of fai=ilure
       • no collisions
     • disadvantegs
       • expensve

3. disadvantages

   • cost
     • networks are expensive
   • increased risk
     • if one computer has a virus all of them do
   • difficulty
     • expertise is needed

4. types of networks

   • lan
     • local area network
   • wan
     • wide area network

5. advantages

   • share resources
     • printers+internet
   • share logins
     • same username + password can be used on all computers
   • share files
     • same files on every computer

6. Ip address

   • the ip address is a 32 bit binary
   • Every device on the internet will have a different ip address