Networks

Networks

1. LAN (Local Area Network)

   • Ways to connect to a LAN
     • Ethernet
       • Advantages
         • Less Latency
         • Flexible
       • Disadvantages
         • Length Issues
       • Wired Connection
     • WiFi
       • Wireless Connection
       • Advantages
         • Long Range
         • Can sustain more than one connection at a time
       • Disadvantages
         • Latency issues
         • Less Secure.
   • Le Hardware
     • Ethernet Cable
     • Wireless Access Point (WAP)
     • Switch
     • (NIC) Network Interface Card
     • Router

2. WAN (Wide Area Network

   • Advantages
     • Wide Area of connection
     • Difficult to hack due to so many connections,

3. WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network)

   • WPAN Advantages
     • Energy Efficient
     • Less Prone to Hackers
   • WPAN Disadvantages
     • Intefered with Easily
     • Less Range