Home networks

Home networks

1. 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

2. Bandwidth

   • speed of connection - cable connections faster than WiFi

3. Security

   • Cable connections more secure than WiFi WiFi should use security password or key

4. Mobility

   • WiFi allows for mobile devices to be connected - smartphone, tablet, laptops Cable connection - need sockets in rooms to plug into

5. Cost

   • Cable connection is expensive WiFi cheaper - only the cost of a router

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