Networks

Networks

1. types of networks

   • LAN
     • A network within a small geographic area
   • WAN
     • A network within a large geographic area

2. distadvantages

   • expensive
   • difficult
   • malware
   • more room for error

3. advantages

   • files available from anywhere
   • use the internet print and email

4. topologies

   • Bus
     • Advantages
       • Cheap, easy to setup
     • Disadvantages
       • High chance of failure
       • High chance of collision
   • Ring
     • Advantages
       • Cheap
       • No collision
     • Disadvantages
       • High chance of failure
       • Difficult to add new computers
   • Star
     • Advantages
       • Fast
       • Low chance of collision
       • Low chance of failure
     • Disadvantages
       • Expensive
       • Difficult to setup
       • failure of switch means the whole network fails
   • Mesh
     • multiple different routes
     • files are split into packets
     • used in the internet

5. IP address

   • IP Address is a unique 32 bit binary number to determine the computers identity.

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