Network

Network

1. advantages of using a network

   • share files
   • share internet connection and devices
   • communication

2. Hardware

   • Router
     • Purpose
       • so all networks can connect to the central point and most of them have a Ethernet cable.
         • Most routers can connect you to a wide area network most of them are in your house
   • switch
     • purpose
       • So that all of the device you might own connect to a central point on a local area network.
         • Switches can connect to more then one switch and routers to build large local area networks (like a hotel)
   • Ethernet cable
     • Purpose
       • So that you can connect your devices to a router, switch or another computer. They can allow high data transfer speeds to up 1000Mbps.
   • Network interface card
     • Purpose
       • Any device which connects to a LAN or a WAN will have a network interface card! card will connect your device to a switch, router or a wireless access point.