types of networks

• What can networking technology help us do?

  Transfer files quickly and easily
• What is one advantage of networking?

  Share peripherals and internet connections
• How does networking allow file access?

  Access files from any computer on a network
• What can be controlled via a server in a network?

  Security, software updates, and backups
• What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

  Covers a single site within a small area
• Who owns the hardware in a LAN?

  All hardware is owned by the organization
• What types of cables can be used in a LAN?

  UTP or fibre optic cable or wireless
• What does a Wide Area Network (WAN) do?

  Connects LANs over a large geographical area
• How is WAN infrastructure managed?

  Leased from telecommunication companies
• What types of connections are used in WANs?

  Telephone lines, fibre optic cables, or satellite links
• What do personal routers typically act as?

  Multi-function, all-in-one devices
• What is a disadvantage of networking?

  Increased security risk to data
• How can malware spread in a network?

  Very easily between computers
• What happens if a server fails in a network?

  The computers connected may not work
• How can network traffic affect computers?

  Computers may run slower with heavy data
• How can networking technology facilitate communication?

  Via email and social media