Networks

Networks

1. Fibre Optic

   • Most expensive to install
     • Must be installed by professional
   • Fast type of cable
   • Sends a lot of information at a highspeed around the network with a wide bandwidth
   • Must be placed in the ceiling
     • Hard to replace

2. Ethernet

   • Only 100m long
     • If needs to be longer, additional hardware must be added
   • Cheapest form of network to install
     • Does not need to be replaced/installed by a professional
   • Easy to replace

3. Wi-Fi

   • Very common form of connection
   • Can have additional devices connected
     • E.g. Printer, camera
   • Doesn't require much additional software
   • Only works within a radius
   • Can be interrupted by walls
   • Limited bandwidth

4. Bandwidth - the amount of data that is transferred in a fixed amount of time