Network

Network

1. LAN ( local area network)

   • devices connected to a network within a small area
   • devices that can connect to LAN
     • router
     • Ethernet cable
     • switch
     • wireless access point
     • hub
     • Network interface card
     • phone cable
     • wireless network interface card
   • types of connection
     • Ethernet cable
       • wired connection
         • disadvantages
           • user can only go as far as the wire is can't go into another room
         • advantages
           • very fast data transfer speed, 1000 Mb/s
     • WiFi
       • wireless connection
         • disadvantages
           • slower data transfer speed
         • advantages
           • you do not need to have wires, they can take up space
     • bluetooth
       • no wires needed
       • small range, 10 m
     • mobile data
       • disadvantage
         • can be very expensive
       • advantage
         • can be connected to worldwide