NETWORKS

NETWORKS

1. Advantages

   • LAN
   • consistent user
   • WAN

2. BUS

   • The network consists of a single cable that runs through the network All devices attach to this single cable.
   • Cheap to install
   • High chance of catastrophic failure

3. TOPOLOGY

4. STAR

   • All computers are connected to a central switch. The switch directs the traffic to the appropriate computer.
   • All computers are connected to a central switch. The switch directs the traffic to the appropriate computer

5. RING

   • Computers are connected to each other in a ring Communication only goes in one direction Each computer receives a message, and if it is not the intended recipient, passes it on to the next computer No central cable, each connection is between two computers.
   • Expensive
   • FAST

6. IP Address

   • Internet Protocol
   • External or Internal
   • a unique string of numbers separated by full stops that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.