Networks

Networks

1. LAN (Local Area Network)

   • Hardware
     • Switches
       • Provides a separate connection.
     • Network Interface Card NIC
       • Connects computers to the computer network.
     • Phone Line
       • Connects you to the internet.
     • Router
       • Supplies WiFi when connected to the phone line.
     • Network Adapter
       • Enables a computer to connect with another computer, server or any networking device over a LAN connection.
     • Ethernet Hub
       • Connects multiple devices and makes them work as one.
   • Devices connected over a small Geographical are.
   • Ways to connect to LAN
     • WiFi
       • Wireless connection
       • If you used wireless access points (WiFi range extender) it has a larger range than Ethernet.
       • The data transfer speed is a lot slower compared to Ethernet.
     • Ethernet
       • Wired connection

2. WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network)

   • Comparing peripheral devices to a computer system over a short range.
   • The way of connecting.
     • Bluetooth.
   • Advantages.
     • There is a secure file transfer between devices.
     • It synchronises data between different devices.
   • A network created by pairing two devices over a small distance.

3. WAN (Wide Area Network)