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advantages

disadvantages

types of networks.

topoloogy

share files.

share resources

Share Logins

the same files are available whichever computer you use

such as printers and Internet connection.

the same username and password can be used on every computer on the network

Expensive

More room for error

Difficult

Malware

extra hardware and wiring needed

if something goes wrong it can affect every computer

it requires a technical expertise

viruses and other malicious software can spread through the network

LAN

WAN

Local Area Network.

a network contained in a single goeographical location or organisation

Wide Area Network.

A network that spans a large geographical area, or multiple organisations

Often consists of multiple LANs networked together

ring

star

bus

advanages

disadvantages

cheap

no collisions

catastrophic faiiliure

difficult to add computers

advantages

disadvantages

low faliure

no collisions

expensive

depends on switch

advantages

disadvantages

cheap

collisions

catastrophic faliure