Networks

Networks

1. Disadvantages

   • Networks can be expensive to maintain and set-up
   • Viruses can quickly spread through a network
   • Hackers may get unauthorised access to a network

2. Advantages

   • Files can be easily shared between users.
   • They are fairly secure as users cannot see another user's data
   • Devices can be shared to save money

3. Types

   • Bus
   • Ring
   • Star

4. Network Components

   • Router
     • Forwts data packets along a network
   • Bridge
     • Connects a LAN to another LAN
   • Switch
     • Filters data packets and forwards them between segments of a network

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