Network

Network

1. Hardware

   • Router
     • So all of the devices can connect to a central point in a local area. Most routers have a wifi or ethernet connection. Most routers can connect to a wide area network.
   • Switch
     • So that all of the devices can connect to a central point on a local area network. Switches can connect to other switches and routers to create large local area networks
   • Ethernet Cable
     • So that you connect any device to a router, switch or another computer. They allow high data transfer speeds across your local area network.
   • Modem
     • A modem is used to connect you to a wide area network such as the internet. Your router normally has this built in so that many devices can share the same connection

2. Advantages

   • You can go on online apps
   • You can share files
   • You can use everyones internet
   • You can go on online games

3. Disadvantages

4. Connection

   • WIFI
   • GPRS