Networks

Networks

1. WAN

   • WAN is connection which is a connection which can be used across a large geographical area
     • Mobile Data
       • Disadvantages

2. LAN

   • Ways to connect to LAN
     • WiFi
       • Advantages
         • Provides easy access to the internet by connecting to the router
       • Disadvantages
         • Can be easily hacked into and used to see your data
       • Switch
         • Used
     • Ethernet
       • Advantages
         • Provides a more Stable connection as it is plugged right into the router and device
       • Disadvantages
         • Not all devices are supported by an Ethernet cable and only things like PC's and laptops
   • LAN is a connection which is used to connect to over a small geographical area
     • Hardware needed to connect your devices to LAN
       • WiFi router
       • Ethernet cable
       • Network interface card (NIC)
       • Wireless access point (WAP)
       • Wireless network interface card (WNIC)