networks

networks

1. types of networks

   • advantages of networks
     • share logins so we can login easier
     • sharing files available on different computers
     • share resources like printing
   • disadvantages of networks
     • increased chance of viruses
     • cost, it is very expensive to set up.
     • difficult to setup and maintain a network
   • type of networks
     • LAN
     • WAN

2. topologies

   • bus topology
     • advantages
       • cheap to install
     • disadvantages
       • high chance of a catastrophic failure
       • high chance of collisions
       • more computers mean more collisions
   • ring topology
     • advantages
       • cheap to install
       • no collisions
     • disadvantages
       • high chance of catastrophic failure
       • difficult to expand
   • star topology
     • advantages
       • low chance of failure
       • no collisions
     • disadvantages
       • expensive
       • depends on switch

3. ip adresses

   • unique for every address
   • IP stands for internet protocol address
   • IP addresses are 32 digit-bit binary