Networks

Networks

1. ADVANTAGES

   • faster more efficient internet
   • can use more than 1 source
   • includes internet, email,and the same softwares

2. very costly to set it up

3. DISADVANTAGES

   • viruses can spread very easily
   • security concerns as they are all linked
   • needs an efficient handler

4. TYPES OF NETWORK

   • LAN
     • local area network
       • used in a single geographical area
   • WAN
     • wide area network
       • used in a large geographical area

5. BUS

   • advantages
     • Cheap to install
   • disadvantages
     • High chance of catastrophic failure
     • Slows down
   • TOPOLOGIES

6. RING

   • ADVANTAGES
     • Cheap to install
     • no collisions
   • disadvantages
     • catastrophic failure
     • Difficult to expand
   • TOPOLOGIES

7. STAR

   • advantages
     • Low chance of failure
     • No collisions
     • disadvantages
       • Expensive
       • Depends on a switch
   • TOPOLOGIES

8. IPadresses

   • an ip adress is a unique value assignes to every computer on a network