networks

networks

1. Advantages of Networks

   • share files so they can be accessed from another device.
   • Share resources such as printers and internet connection

2. Disadvantages of Networks

   • They are quiet expensive
   • The risk in increased so its more likely to catch a virus
   • They cant be difficult to set up and use.

3. Types of Networks

   • WAN
     • Wide Area Network
   • LAN
     • Local Area Network

4. Network Topology

   • Bus
     • Advantages
       • Cheep to install
     • The network only consists of a single cable that runs through the network
     • Disadvantages
       • High chance of failure, more computers = more collision
   • A network topology is the layout of computers
   • Ring
     • Computers are connected to each other in a ring
     • Advantages
       • Cheap to install and no collisions
     • Disadvantages
       • High chance of failure, one goes down they all go down
   • Star
     • All computers are connected to a switch
     • Advantages
     • Disadvantages

5. IP Adresses

   • IP adress ( internet protocall adress )