Networks

Networks

1. LAN ( Local Area Network )

   • Devices that are connected over a small geographical area
   • You connect to LAN using the WiFi or Ethernet
   • Disadvantages
     • Stays in a small area
   • Hardware needed
     • Wifi extender
     • Server
     • Ethernet cable
     • Network interface card
     • Router
   • Advantages
     • The data transfer speed is fast because it has less people using that network so it has a bigger share for us
     • The cost is low because not many people will use it
     • Easy to setup
   • Ways to connect to a LAN
     • WiFi
       • Advantages
         • It is cheap which means that you can buy it without using too much money despite the advantages
         • If you are in a business or getting education you can connect to/access the wifi from basically anywhere
       • Disadvantages
         • The range of WiFi is very small which means if you walk too far you will lose your connection
         • The data transfer speed is slow which wouldnot be good for important businesses
     • Ethernet
       • Advantages
         • It has a faster data transfer speed which would mean that everything you play or do will become smoother and have less delay in it
         • It has a longer range which means that even if you are far away the cable will still reach you
       • Disadvantages
         • It is more expensive because you are paying for a cable and a faster network since it is 1000 mega bits per second

2. WAN ( Wide Area Network )

   • Networks connected over a large geographical area (e.g. the internet)
   • Hardware needed
     • Modem
     • Telephone line
     • Router with modem built in
   • Disadvantages
     • It is very expensive
     • The server might shut down
   • Advantages
     • Covers a large geographical
     • You can share resources over a large area because it uses a telephone cable and the data can travel
     • Better privacy