Networks

Networks

1. advantages

   • you can transmit data
   • can connect to the internet
   • can print using the internet

2. disadvantages

   • is expensive
   • needs profetionals
   • has more room for error

3. types of networks

   • Bus
   • WAN
     • Wide Area Network
   • LAN
     • Local Area Network
   • Star
   • ring
   • IP Address
     • a unique address to every computer

4. Topology

   • STAR
     • connected to a central computer
     • disadvantages
       • reliant on the switch
       • expensive
     • advantages
       • no data leaks
       • easy to add new machines
       • no failure except the switch
       • fast
   • BUS
     • computers connected to a straight line
     • disadvantages
       • data collisions
       • catastrophic failure
     • advantages
       • easy to add to
       • cheap
   • RING
     • type of topology every one is connected to every one
     • ADVANTAGES
       • no collisions
       • cheap
     • DISADVANTAGES
       • Data leaks possible
       • catastrophic failure

5. IP Address

   • An IP address is a unique value to every computer
   • Houses and businesses run their own mini network
   • Messages on a network have IP addresses attached