Networks

Networks

1. Hardware

   • Router
     • So that all of the devices can connect to a central point in a local area network. Most routers will have wifi and Ethernet conections.
   • Switch
     • So that all of the devices, can connect to a central point on a local area network.
   • Ethernet cabl3e
     • So that you can connect your device to a router, switch or another computer.They allow high date transfer speeds accross your local area network, of upto 1000Mbps
   • Network interface card
     • Any device which connects to a LAN or a WAN must have a network, interface card.
   • Wireless access point
     • This is commonly known as a wifi range,extender. They are used to connect portable devices to your local area network.
   • server
     • A server is just a powerful computer which controls the network
   • Modem
     • A modem is used to connect you to a wide area network such as the internet
   • Perpherals

2. network types

   • LAN
     • A local area network {LAN} is a computer network that spans a relatively small area
   • WAN
     • A wide area network [WAN] is a data network, usually used for connecting computers, that spans a wide geographical area.
   • WPAn
     • A personal area network is a computer network for interconnecting devices centered on an individual persons workspace

3. Connection types

   • Wifi
     • Advantages
       • You can work from any location that you can get a signal
       • No cabling required
     • disadvantages
       • Usually slower than wired