Networks.

Networks.

1. LANs, WANs and the hardware required.

   • LANs
     • Hardware required could be PCs/workstations, servers, Network Interface Card Hubs, LAN Switch's and Routers.
     • A LAN is a computer network that connects computers within a certain area such as a collage, school, university or office building and has its network equipment locally managed.
   • WANs
     • Hardware required could be a telephone line, satellites or even transoceanic cabling these are few examples of the different hardware needed.
     • A WAN consists of two or more LANs. Computers connected to a WAN are often connected through public networks, such as the telephone system.

2. Differences between a client and peer to peer network.

   • Peer to peer network
     • A P2P network is created when two or more PCs are connected and share resources without going through a separate server computer.A P2P network also can be a permanent infrastructure that links a half-dozen computers in a small office over copper wires.
   • Client
     • A client servers are computer networks in which one powerful computer known as the server is a hub to which many less powerful personal computers or workstations known as clients are connected.