Networks

Networks

1. Advantages

   • You Can Print
   • Share Resources
   • Share Files
   • Share Logins
   • Use The Internet

2. DisAdvantages

   • Expensive Hardware
   • Difficult- Technical Expertise
   • More Room For Error
   • Viruses Can Spread

3. Software Types

   • WAN
     • Wide Area Network
     • A network that spans a large geographical area or multiple organisations.
   • LAN
     • Local Area Network
     • A network contained in a single geographical location or organisation.

4. Topologies

   • Ring
     • Advantages
       • Cheap to install
       • No collisions
     • Disadvantages
       • Difficult to expand
   • Bus
     • Advantages
       • Cheap to install
     • Disadvantages
       • Lots of collisions
   • Star
     • Advantages
       • Low chance of failure
     • Disadvantages
       • Depends on switch

5. IP addresses

   • Internet Protocol
   • A string of numbers separated by full stops each computer using the internet protocol to communicate over a network.