Networks

Networks

1. Wired networks

   • Used for computers that need to be plugged in, big companies, emergency services

2. Wireless networks

   • used for tablets, iphones, houses, small locations

3. LAN

   • Local Area Network
   • Small geographical area
   • devices connected together
   • Used in small buisnesses, private homes

4. WAN

   • Wide Area Network
   • Large geographical area
   • LANs connected together
   • Used in places with many branches, different locations

5. Client- Server Network

   • The clients are the devices connected and the server is what they are all connected to
   • Server has instructions and data stored on it for the programmes the clients want to run

6. Peer to Peer Networks

   • All devices are connected together and communicate
   • All data needed is on each separate computer, peers can work without being connected to each other
   • Must do security + backups themselves

7. Network performance

   • Bandwidth (how many packets)
   • Devices connected
   • Cable type
   • Packets being sent

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