Local Area Network

Local Area Network

1. Advantages of LAN

   • Able to share peripherals
   • can send emails between computers
   • computers in network can be managed
   • can share files and docs centrally

2. Advantages of Wifi

   • You don't need a cable connection
   • Freedom to walk around the house
   • can share files without having to be cabled to a port
   • easy to add devices to network
   • can bring you extra customers having wifi in your business

3. Hardware

   • ethernet cable
     • a cable that gives direct connection to a device
   • bridge
   • router
     • networking device that feeds wifi to other devices
   • switch
     • piece of hardware that allows you to connect devices to a sever
   • servers
     • device that provides functionality for other programs or devices,

4. Disadvantages of wifi

   • can require extra costs to set up
   • setting up can be hard
   • transfer speeds slower
   • indirect connection
   • generally less secure

5. NETWORKS

   • WPAN
     • a WPAN is a wireless personal area network
       • this is a network that is used by pairing devices together and using a Bluetooth network
     • to connect with a WPAN you pair a peripheral with a device.
       • peripheral: device used to put information into and out of a computer