NETWORK

NETWORK

1. LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

   • ADVANTAGES
     • you can share the INTERNET with all the devices in the house/ area
     • Things in the local area can be shared such as printers and other files
   • HARDWEAR NEEDED to connect your devices into a LAN
     • ETHERNET CABLE
       • a wired connection to the router/switch
     • ROUTER
       • connects all of the devices together
     • WIFI EXTENDER
       • extends the wifi so any device can use the extender and will be faster
     • Switch
     • Network Interface card
     • Wireless access point (WAP)
   • Ways to connect to a LAN
     • WiFi
       • Wireless connection
       • Advantages
         • Can be used for portable devices compared to Ethernet that cant be used on all portable devices
         • Longer range
         • Can connect to more devices
       • Disadvantages
         • Not as fast as Ethernet
         • Can be insecure
     • Ethernet
       • Wired connection
       • Advantages
         • Faster than Wifi
         • Faster transfer speed
         • Can be more secure
       • Disadvantages
         • Cant connect to all portable devices
         • Shorter range
         • Cabling costs money
   • Devices connected over a small Geographical area
   • WiFi range extender

2. WAN(wide area Network)

   • A collection of networks are connected over a large geographical area (e.g. the Internet)
   • Advantages
     • You can connect to servers in a wide area
   • Hardwear needed to connect to a WAN
   • Ways to connect to a WAN
   • Modem
   • Bluetooth

3. WPAN (Wireless personal area network)

   • devices (computers, laptops, smartphones and laptops
   • Ethernet/WiFi peripherals (such as a printer)