Digital Communications

Digital Communications

1. Area Networks

   • LAN - Local Area Network
     • Can connect all the computers in one location (like your home or school).
   • WAN - Wide Area Network
     • Connects users over a wider area, such as a company which has offices in different cities

2. Home Network

   • Disadvantages
     • Need specialist equipment
     • Requires tech knowledge to set up
     • Cables can break, wireless signal could be unstable
   • Advantages
     • Multiple users can interact
     • Can use Internet at the same time
     • Can share resources and peripherals