Networks

Networks

1. ADVANTAGES

   • Consistent user experience
   • You can print
   • Easy access

2. IP Address

   • Must be unique
   • Assigned to every computer on a network , used to identify it.
   • If it is not unique it could be sent to other people.

3. Topologies

   • Bus Topology
     • Advantages
       • Cheap to install
     • Disadvantages
       • High chance of catastrophic failure
       • High chance of collision
   • Star
     • Disadvantages
       • Expensive
     • Advantages
       • Fast
       • Easy to add new computers
   • Ring
     • Advantages
       • Cheap to install
       • No collisions
     • Disadvantages
       • High chance of catastrophic failure
       • Difficult to add new computers