VERY EPIC MINDMAP

VERY EPIC MINDMAP

1. LAN

   • A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network confined to one location or organisation
   • Its resources are only accessible by computers on that LAN

2. WAN

   • A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a network of LANs spanning a wide area
   • The Internet is an example of a WAN

3. ADVANTAGES

4. DISADVANTAGES

   • More room for error
     • Extra hardware needed
   • Difficult
     • If something goes wrong it can affect every computer
   • Expensive
     • It requires a lot of technical expertise

5. TOPOLOGIES

   • BUS
   • RING
   • STAR