Client computers are connected to the main server.
The server gives resources to the clients.
Resources like the internet, printers, online banking and lots more
In business its used to share resources within the business.
Need hardware like switches to connect computers (clients) to the server.
Computers connected together without a server.
Each computer is called a peer.
Used to share resources and information.
Users need to logon to each computer to get the information from that computer.
BitTorrent is a common example of file sharing on the internet
A very small network.
Includes wired or wireless.
eg bluetooth, USB connectivity.
PAN can be using a wireless headset to listen to music.
Is a common network used in business and schools.
It can have server/servers and many clients.
Common LANs are connect by ethernet, with small runs of fibre optic
Some homes have 2 or 3 devices connected, this is a small LAN
Some schools/businesses have up to 2000 computers, this is a large LAN
Is a network that covers a large area.
The largest WAN is the internet.
A large bank with national branches connected together would be a WAN.
International corporations would use a WAN to join their offices together from country to country.
Provides high speed wireless broadband.
Is wireless technology on frequencies 2-11 Ghz
Is built to the IEEE 802.16 standard
Is wireless that is scalable
Can connect wireless hotspots to the internet.
A wireless network uses wireless connections to link to a wired network.
Wireless points use an antenna to send and receive data
PAN wireless, most common is bluetooth. eg Using a wireless headset
LAN wireless, uses WAPs to bring the wireless signals into the wired network.
WAN wireless, smart phones are examples of this use of technology.
WAN wireless, laptops can use wireless WAN cards to access service provider services.
This is a local area network (LAN) where computers are connected, by wire to a central point (usually a switch).
Each computer has wire from the back of the computer that goes into the front of the switch.