LAN, WAN & Network Topologies - Leyla Arrelucea | Biblioteka

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What is a local area network?

A LAN is computers connected together over a wide area.

A LAN is computers connected together over a small area.

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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.

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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.

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If the cable breaks, the network breaks down

They are easy to set-up

Problems with the network can be difficult to identify.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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