Mindmap

Network

Corey Draper Englisch

Inhalt der Mindmap

Network

advantages of using a network
- share files
- share internet connection and devices
- communication
Hardware
- Router
  - Purpose
    - so all networks can connect to the central point and most of them have a Ethernet cable.
      - Most routers can connect you to a wide area network most of them are in your house
- switch
  - purpose
    - So that all of the device you might own connect to a central point on a local area network.
      - Switches can connect to more then one switch and routers to build large local area networks (like a hotel)
- Ethernet cable
  - Purpose
    - So that you can connect your devices to a router, switch or another computer. They can allow high data transfer speeds to up 1000Mbps.
- Network interface card
  - Purpose
    - Any device which connects to a LAN or a WAN will have a network interface card! card will connect your device to a switch, router or a wireless access point.