Networks

Networks

1. Types Of Networks

   • LAN
     • Local Area Network
       • A network based in a small location
   • WAN
     • Wide Area Network
       • A network spread over a large geographical area

2. Advantages

   • Your files are on every computer you use
   • consistent user experience
   • If one computer was broken you can still have all your files on another

3. Disadvantages

   • If a virus is on one computer then it is on every computer
   • If a hacker can get into one computer then they have access to all computers
   • Pricey

4. Topologies

   • Bus
   • ring
   • star
     • No collisions