Network

Network

1. Hardware

   • Router
     • A router can connect you to a wide area network (WAN) such as the internet as it has a modem built in it.
   • Ethernet Cable
     • A ethernet cable lets you connect your device to a router, switch or another computer.
   • switch
     • You use a switch so that all of the devicescan connect to a central point on a local area network (LAN).
   • Modem
     • A modem is used to connect you to a wide area network such as the internet.

2. Advantages of using a network

   • Share files
   • Share internet connection and devices
   • communication
   • Roaming profile

3. Disadvantages of using a network

   • expensive hardware
   • risk of viruses and hacking
   • specialist staff often required
   • reliance on networked resources