Network

Network

1. Local area Network (LAN)

   • Hardware needed
     • Router
       • Can connect all of your devices to the internet
     • Ethernet cable
       • It is a wired connection for the router / Switch
     • Switch
   • Advantages
     • You can have many different devices on at the same time
   • Ways to connect to LAN
     • WIFI
       • Wireless connection
       • Advantages
         • Longer range
         • Can be used for portable devices
         • Can connect to more devices
       • Disadvantages
         • Is less secure
         • Slow data transfer
     • Ethernet
       • Wired connection
       • Disadvantages
         • Cabling costs money
         • The devices are short range
         • Also some portable devices can not be used
       • Advantages
         • Can be more secure
         • Is a faster data transfer speed

2. WAN (Wide area Network)

   • What do you need to connect to WAN
     • Bluetooth
   • Advantages
     • You can connect to many devices at the same time
   • Disadvantages
   • Many devices can connect to WAN at the same time
   • Way to connect to WAN