Networks

Networks

1. advantages

   • can share files
   • can communicate
   • share internet with other devices
   • roaming profile

2. disadvantages

   • hackers
   • viruses
     • these can attack the computer
   • expensive
   • requires specialist staff
   • reliant on networked resources

3. hardware

   • router
     • LAN/WAN
     • central point of all devices to make a LAN
   • wifi extender
     • LAN
     • helps devices to access the LAN wirelessly
   • server
     • LAN/WAN
     • a very powerful computer that controls the network
   • switch
     • LAN
     • so that more devices can connect to the router and LAN