Networks

Networks

1. LAN

   • Local Area Network

2. WAN

   • Wide Area Network

3. Advantages of Network

   • sharing devices such as printers save money.
   • site (software) licenses are likely to be cheaper than buying several stand alone servers

4. disadvantages of networks

   • purchasing the network cabling and file servers can be expensive
   • managing a large network is complicated, requires training and a network manager usually needs to be employed

5. bus network

   • all work stations are all connected to 1 wire.
     • disadvantages
   • advantages
     • easy to install
     • cheap to install as it doesn't require much cable