Networks

Networks

1. Types of Networks

   • LAN
     • Local Area Network
   • WAN
     • Wide Area Network

2. Disadvantages

   • Expensive
     • Extra hardware and wiring needs
   • More room for error
     • If something goes wrong it can affect every computer
   • Difficult
     • Needs professionals to install

3. Advantages

   • Printing
     • You can print, use the internet and email on any computer
   • Files
     • Your files are available on any computer
   • Logging on
     • You can log on to any computer in the building

4. topologies

   • star
     • every computer connects to one central computer
   • ring
     • where all computers are connected together in a circle
   • bus
     • all computers connect to a central data line

5. IP Address

   • An IP Address is unique value assigned to every computer network
   • messages will have an IP address attached if they are on a network