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1. Factors to consider when choosing a network

   • Cost of the network
     • Initial purchase of equipment
     • Installation and training
     • Maintenance/personnel cost
     • Size of the budget available will determine what can be done
     • wireless systems are more flexible but need more maintenance
   • Size of organisation
     • Needs range from a small LAN to a global WAN
     • Some communications media are limited to the distance they have to travel
     • Amount of data processing required must be considered
   • How the system will be used
     • What type of applications do the user require
     • How much storage will be required
     • Where will they operate the network from
   • Existing system to integrate
     • Networks more often and not need to fit in with the existing systems, so an extension may be required
     • Any new network must fit in with the operation systems and protocols of the existing
     • It must support any peripherals already in use
     • Can the current stocked pc's and peripherals be used on a new network
   • Performance and speed required
     • reliability
     • user friendliness
     • capacity
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