LAN, WAN & Network Topologies

A LAN is computers connected together over a wide area.

A LAN is computers connected together over a small area.

A WAN is a network of computers connected locally.

A WAN is when computers are connected over a small area.

A WAN is several LAN's connected together over a wide area.

A MAN is computers connected together over a wide area.

A MAN is when computers are connected over a small area.

A MAN is when computers are connected in a Metropolitan area.

If the cable breaks, the network breaks down

They are easy to set-up

Problems with the network can be difficult to identify.

If a cable breaks, the network doesn't work.

There are no data collisions on this type of network

Extra computers can be added easily.

A bus network uses less cable than a star which saves money.

Very few data collisions as each comp. has a cable to server

A bus is the most expensive network topology to set-up.

If a single machine is switched off, the network doesnt work

A Bus network is very reliable.

Central cable failure can lead to network failure

A bus network has very good security

If one connection fails, the network doesn't go down.

They are quicker to set-up than a ring network topology.

Installing the network usually needs experts to set it up.

If the central cable fails, the network goes down.

Data transfer is the slowest of all network topologies

Most expensive network to set-up,due large amount of cables