networks

networks

1. advantages

   • shared logins
   • consistent use
   • what ever you save you can get on any computer and device

2. WAN

   • a wide variety of technology

3. Disadvantages of networks are: Cost: Networks are expensive to set up Increased risk: problems such as viruses can affect every computer on the network Difficulty: Expertise is needed to set up and maintain a network.

   • IP address
     • internet protocol address
       • each device has a unique IP address
       • this is so messages get sent to the right person not to the wrong person