Flashcards
Networks
Cards in this deck (4)
- 1Networks: What is a computer network?A computer network is two or more computers that are linked together so that they are able to share resources, eg: print, shared area.
- 2LANsLocal area network:
Confined to a small area.
Usually located in a single building.
Use cable, wireless, infa-red and microwave links that are usually owned by the organised.
Cheap to build.
Cheap to run. - 3WANsWide area networks
Cover a wide geographical area (.i.e., Between cities, countries, and counties)
In lots of different buildings and cities, countries.
Use more expensive telecommunication links that are supplied by telecom companies.
Expensive to build.
Expensive to run. - 4Gate ways and bridgesA gateway will connect two different kinds of networks together- LAN to WAN or WAN to LAN.
Information
- Description
- Flashcards on Networks , created by phoebe curran on 02/03/2017.
- Created by
- phoebe curran
- Views
- 0
- Rating