Local Area Network (LAN)

Local Area Network (LAN)

1. What hardware is required for a LAN?

   • Wiring.
     • Connects all of the components.
   • Network Interface Cards.
     • Processes data.
   • Hubs.
     • Connects multiple Ethernet devices together.
   • Router.
     • Connects the device to internet.
   • Phone line.
     • Connects to the router to provide internet.

2. What are the advantages of LAN?

   • Sharing.
     • Peripherals.
   • File server.
     • Allows access to seperate files, which is a multi-user server.
   • E-mails/Online messaging.
     • Allows you to communicate with people.
   • Managing.
     • Manages the computers connected.
   • Ethernet.

3. What are disadvantages of LAN?

   • High setup cost.
   • Privacy violations.
     • The LAN administrator has access to personal details
   • Data security threat.
     • Unauthorised users can access important importnt information.
   • LAN maintenance.
   • LAN only covers a limited area.
   • Ethernet.
     • The data transfer speed is faster with a router.

4. Networks.

   • Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
     • What are the advantages of WPAN?
       • Convenience.
         • Allows WiFi in convenient areas.
       • Mobility.
         • You can connect devices within its range anywhere.
     • A network created by pairing two devices over a small distance.
     • What connection methods can you use for WPAN.
       • Bluetooth.
       • Wireless connections.
         • Gaming controller.
         • TV remote controller.
         • WiFi.
         • TV.
         • Phone.
     • Dissadvantages of WPAN.
       • Short distance range.
       • Short distance messaging

5. Wide Area Network (WAN)

   • A WAN is a network that spreads over a large geographical distance.
   • What are the advantages of WAN?
     • It covers a large geographical range.
     • Long range communication
     • Lots of people could access it.

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