LAN/Hardware

LAN/Hardware

1. LAN

   • hardware
     • network interface card
       • any device that has wifi has this
     • switch
       • so that they can all connect to a lan
     • router
       • most houses hold devices that connect to the internet
     • Ethernet cable
       • so that you can directly connect to the router
     • wireless access point
       • wifi extender
         • so that different devices further away can connect
     • server
       • this is a computer that can control the internet
   • connection types
     • Ethernet
       • advanteges
         • quick response time
         • little to no lag
       • disadvanteges
         • very limmeted
         • can break
     • wifi
       • advanteges
         • longer range
         • works through some walls
       • disadvantege
         • cant go through some walls
         • is unreliable
   • WPAN/WAN
     • WPAN (wireless personal area network)
       • it is the connection of personal devices over a small geographical area
       • some peripherals that connect
         • speakers
         • headphones
         • printer

2. Hardware