Networks

Networks

1. LANs

   • Local Area Network(s)
     • A LAN covers a small geographical area.
       • Hardware needed to connect to a LAN: Either a hub, router or switch. Nodes
         • 3 advantages of using a LAN: Allows sharing files easier, Yo can install and update software on all computers at once, rather than one-by-one. Users can log in from any device on the network.

2. WANs

   • Wide Area Network
     • A WAN connects LANs that are in different geographical locations.

3. Peer to Peer

   • All devices in a Peer to Peer network are equal, they all connect to each other directly without a server.

4. Client Server

   • A client-server network is managed by a server. The devices connected to the server are clients
   • Clients send requests to the server, the server then processes the request and responds.

5. Star Topology