Networking

Networking

1. Cable Properties

   • Category 6 or 5E 1000 megabts per second ranging from 50 to 100 meters
   • Cat 5 100 megabits per second

2. Types of Networks

   • Peer to Peer; cheaper and computers are connected to each other
   • Client; computers are connected to central hub allowing for better security measure and organization of information works better for larger amounts of devices

3. Networking Device

   • Bridge; allows connection from one LAN to another LAN
   • Switch; similar device to a hub except it can communicate directly to one computer (by knowing each computer address and can do so simotaniously)
   • HUB; networking device that allows multiple computers to communicate (only can do so one at communicates to all computers)
   • Router

4. Topology

   • Bus
   • Ring