Network
is a
collection of two or more computers, as well as others related devices,
connected together so that information can be exchanged between or among them.
Advantages
Reduce
cost
Increased Efficiency
Economical
More
Productivity
Increased
access to communication channels
More
efficient patching of software
DISADVANTAGES
Network
Failure
Server
Error
Prone to
hackers
Prone to
virus
Location/Distance
Problem
Network Media
Type
Computer
networks
can be built
using either wired or wireless technology. Wire
technology has been the traditional choice in home, but Wi-Fi wireless
technology is quickly gaining ground.
Wired
Network
Despite the
proliferation of wireless data technology in the home, office, and mobile
environment, having wired connection is still the most efficient and practical
method of networking. It is important to keep in mind that whether wired or
wireless, computer networking follows the same basic principles of sharing
information and resources. Think of it as two different ways of achieving the
same objective.
Wired
connection
are
typically used at the network core to interconnection servers and network
equipment. It is more reliable over the long term, much faster and more economical.
Wireless
Technology is usually only used for connecting users to the network,
especially for those who demand a certain degree of mobility such as laptop or
tablet computer users who roam and transfer to different workplaces from time
to time.
Types of Network
PAN
is a computer network used to interconnect devices centered on an individual
workplace.
LAN
is a type of network where two as much hundreds of computers
are connected with each other using a network sharing device known as hub or
switch to enable sharing of files, printers, and other resources.
MAN
A MAN is a LAN. It
involves connecting several networks together that reside within a city, town,
or metropolis. On a MAN, users may be
several miles apart, but resources appear on the network just as if they were
located within the same building.
WAN
A network consisting of interconnected LANs over a very wide
area reaching across continents.