Networks

Networks

1. disadvantages

   • won't lose files if the computer brakes
   • can get you files on any computer in the network

2. types of networks

   • ring
   • star
   • bus

3. topology

   • bus
     • advantages
       • cheap
       • easy to add new computers
     • disadvantages
       • if the wire breaks the whole thing will stop working
       • colisions
   • ring
     • advantages
       • no colisions
       • cheap
     • disadvantages
       • if one computer in the system turns of all the others lose network
       • data leaks
       • catastrophic failure
   • star
     • advantages
       • no data leaks
       • no failure exept switch
       • easy to add new computers
       • very fast
     • disadvantages
       • very expensive

4. IP Address

   • unique number given to all computers
   • if a computer has the right ip address it will keep a message if it doesn't it won't