what is a network?

what is a network?

1. a network is a series of computer that are connected to the computer to send and receive data

2. the first information was sent to computers in 1969

3. LAN means local area network

   • this network is connected to computers in small building like schools etc., it is usually wired

4. this is a network that connects to computers over large distances such as town and countries. it is wirless usually

   • Wan= wide area network

5. wired networking

   • it is generally fast and transfers speed
   • hardware generally cheaper
   • disadvantages
     • portability
       • expandability

6. wirless network

   • portability
     • expandability
       • guess access ( free WI-FI)
       • disadvantages
         • security
           • legal issues
             • transfers speed generally slower than wired

7. ISP= Internet service provider

   • companies which provide the customers internet
     • you will be connecting to their servers which allows you access

8. the internet is a collection of computer that are connected together

   • the world wide web is hosted on the internet