Networks

Networks

1. Hardware

   • ethernet cable
     • this allows fast connection over your LAN
   • router
     • all the devices connect to the device and most have wifi and ethernet connections
   • switch
     • it is used so all of the devices can connect to the wifi
   • network interface card
     • you must have this so you can connect to a switch, router or wireless access point
   • wireless access point
     • they are used to connect your devices to the LAN
   • server
     • a server is a powerful computer which controls the network
   • modem
     • this is used to connect you to a WAN
   • peripherals
     • these are devices that connect you to a computer system

2. Network types

   • LAN
     • devices which are connected together over a small geographical area
   • WAN
     • LAN's connected over large a geographical area
   • WPAN'S
     • devices connected or linked over a small geographical area

3. Key words

   • peripherals
   • range

4. security

   • fire walls
   • encryption
   • password