networks

networks

1. disadvantages

   • cost
   • increaded risk
   • difficulty

2. advantages

   • consistant
   • availabe on every computer
   • printing
   • use the internet
   • email
   • use the same software

3. types of networks

   • LAN[local area Network]
   • WAN[wide area network]

4. bus topology

   • a single cable
   • advantages
     • cheap
   • disadvantages
     • collisions are common
     • catastrophic failure
     • slower as it gets bigger

5. ring topology

   • connected to each other in a ring
   • only goes in one direction
   • advantages
     • cheap
     • no collisions
   • disadvantages
     • high chance of catastrophic failure
     • difficult to add computers

6. star topology

   • all computers are connected to a central switch
   • advantages
     • fast
     • easy to add computers
     • low chance of catastrophic failure
   • disadvantages
     • expensive
     • relies on the switch to work

7. IP Address

   • 32-bit binary value
   • made up of 1 and 0
   • devices on the Internet need IP Addresses
   • >4'228'250'625 device.