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Home networks
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Home networks
LAN
- LAN = Local Area Network
- Connects computers in the house
- Network Cables
- WiFi
- Used for
- sharing internet connection
- sharing and backing up files
- sharing peripherals e.g. printers
- Internet connection
- Hardware
- network interface cards
- Router
Bandwidth
- speed of connection - cable connections faster than WiFi
Security
- Cable connections more secure than WiFi WiFi should use security password or key
Mobility
- WiFi allows for mobile devices to be connected - smartphone, tablet, laptops Cable connection - need sockets in rooms to plug into
Cost
- Cable connection is expensive WiFi cheaper - only the cost of a router
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- Home networks overview for Connectivity topic of Edexcel ICT
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