Networks

Networks

1. Client-Server

   • The network is managed by the Server.
     • Devices connected to the sever are called Clients.
   • Clients can send requests, asking for data, which then the sever can process the request and responds.
   • The server stores the Client's Profiles, Passwords and all kinds of access information.

2. Peer-to-Peer

   • All Devices are equal in the network, connecting directly to each other without having a server
   • Individual devices can store their own files and can share them with others
   • You can use a Peer-to-Peer network at home to share files between devices

3. LAN

   • LAN stands for Local Area Network
   • Covers a single small area.
   • Either wired or wireless
   • Used to connect various devices
   • Easier to send/share different files
   • The ability to share the same hardware like printers
   • All User accounts are stored centrally, so people can log in from any kind of device easily
   • Can be connected with Hubs, Switches and Routers

4. WAN

   • WAN stands for Wide Area Network
   • The WAN connects to different LANs across different locations
   • The internet is the biggest WAN of them all!
   • Can be connected with satellite links and radio links

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