Factors Affecting Network Performance

Factors Affecting Network Performance

1. number of users

   • too many users or devices on the same network can cause the network to slow down if there is insufficient bandwidth for the data
   • this is because is shared between each connected device

2. thicker walls

   • thicker walls cause it to slow down
   • this means that it has a harder surface to get to which means it takes longer times

3. bandwidth

   • Bandwidth is a measure of the amount of data that can be transferred over a given period of time
   • the greater bandwidth the more data can be sent on the transmission media

4. latency

   • latency is the period of time delay - how long we have to wait for data to be transmitted
   • it is affected by the number of devices on the network, the connection devices used and the network topology