1.4 Wired/Wireless Networks

1.4 Wired/Wireless Networks

1. Types of Networks

   • WAN
     • This means Wide Area Network
     • Wan is usually connected wirelessly
   • LAN
     • This means Local Area Network
     • A local area network is a computer network that interconnects within a limit area, school, laboratory, etc.
     • Restricted into a certain geographical area
   • Client server
     • Can access files from any computer
     • All computers can update central databases

2. Peer to peer

   • No additional hardware/software needed to set up this type of network
     • All devices can request and provide network services
   • All computers have equal status

3. Hardware

   • Switch
   • Router
   • Transmission media
   • Wireless access points
   • Network Interface Card (NIC)

4. Wireless access point (WAP)

   • Allows devices to connect to a network