Networks

Networks

1. LAN- Local area networks

   • WAN- Wide area networks

2. Advantages

   • It is cheap to set up
   • Use the internet and wifi
   • You can print things and also send emails

3. Disadvantages

   • Can cause viruses
   • More room for error
   • It can be expensive

4. Bus topology

   • It can be cheap
   • High chance of collisions
   • Networks can get slower as they get bigger

5. Ring topology

   • Cheap to install
   • Difficult to expand
   • High chance of catastrophic faliure

6. IP address

   • IP address stands for internet protocol address
   • An IP address is a unique value assingned tom each computer on the network.
   • The IP address is a 32 bit binary value.

7. Star topology

   • Cheap to setup
   • Could cause viruses
   • All computers are connected to a central switch