Networks

Networks

1. LAN (Local Area Network)

   • devices that connected over a small geographical area
   • hardware needed
     • wifi extended
     • router
     • server
     • ethernet cable
     • network interface card
   • advantages
   • disadvantages
   • ways to c0nnect to a LAN
     • WIFI
       • WIRELESS CONNECTION
       • ADVANTAGES
     • ETHERNET
       • ADVANTAGE
       • WIRED CONNECTION

2. WAN (Wide Area Network)

   • advantages
   • disadvantages
   • hardware needed
     • wifi extended
     • server
   • a collection of networks are connected over a large geographical are
   • the telephone line must be connected to the router
   • connect using a modem
     • nowadays they are built into a router