Networks

Networks

1. advantages:

   • it can print from anywhere no matter how far the computer is
   • share resources
   • your files are availiable on all computers

2. disadvantages

   • it is expensive as it needs extra hardware and wiring needed
   • more room for error, if somethings wrong it can effect every computer
   • it is difficult as it requires technical expertise
   • malware, viruses and other malicious software can spread through the network

3. LAN

   • local area network
   • a network contained in a single geographical location or organisation

4. WAN

   • wide area network
   • a network that spans a large geographical area or multiply organisations
   • often consists of multiple LANs networked together

5. Ip adress

   • An Ip adress adress is a unique value assigned to every computer.
   • They use the adress to identify the computer

6. toploligys

   • lAN stands for local area network, WAN stands for
   • bus topolgy is made through one cable through the middle.
   • ring topolgy is connected d by a cable running through the computers