Networks

Networks

1. WPAN

   • Wireless Personal Area Network
   • Bluetooth
     • Disadvantages
       • Only 10m of range
     • Advantages
       • Can connect with most devices

2. LAN

   • Hardware to connect devices to LAN
     • Router
     • Switch
     • Wireless access point
   • Ways to connect to LAN
     • WIFI
       • Advantage
         • Can connect to lots of devices
       • Disadvantage
         • Not that secure
     • Ethernet
       • Disadvantage
         • Cabling costs money
         • Can't be used with most portlable devices
       • Advantage
         • better connection
         • more secure

3. GPRS

   • General Packet radio service
   • Disadvantages
   • Advantages
     • Can connect anywhere

4. WAN

   • wide area network
   • Can connect from a large area