Networks

Networks

1. LAN (Local Area Network)

   • Ways to connect to a LAN
     • WiFi
       • Wireless connection
       • Advantages
         • Cost effective (Good value for money)
         • It is portable
       • Disadvantages
         • Slower Data transfer speed
         • Can be accessed by unauthorised users
         • Has the shortest range of 32m
     • Ethernet
       • Wired connection
       • Advantages
         • Highest Data transfer speed of 100Mb per second. Therefore Ethernet is more effective than WiFi
         • Has the longest range of 100m compared to WiFi because WiFi has a range of 32m
       • Disadvantages
         • It is more expensive than WiFi. Therefore WiFi is used more because WiFi is free and the Ethernet cable is worth money.
   • Devices connected over a small Geographical area
   • Advantages
   • Disadvantages
   • Hardware needed to connected your devices into a LAN
     • Router
     • Network Interface Card
     • Switch
     • Ethernet cable
     • Wireless access point (WAN)