NETWORK

NETWORK

1. disadvantages

   • having a network can cause a lot of viruses
   • to set up a network is very expensive
   • if you want to set up a network you will need someone who is experienced to set up and maintan

2. advantages

   • Your files are available on every computer you use
   • access everything on any compute as you can shar a password

3. topolgys

   • bus tropology
     • advantages
       • cheap to install
     • disadvantages
       • high chance of a catastrophic failure
       • lots of collisions
       • slows down as more computers are added
   • star tropology
     • disadvantages
       • expensive
       • depends on hub
     • advantages
       • low chance of failure
   • ring tropology
     • advantages
       • cheap
       • no collisions
     • disadvantages
       • difficult to expand

4. types of networks

   • WAN
     • wide area network
       • a network that spreads around the whole world
   • LAN
     • local are network
       • a network in your local area