GCSE J277 - 1.3.1 - Networks, LANS and WANS

What is a standalone computer?

• A computer that is not connected to a network
• A comptuer that does not have any peripherals attached to it
• A computer that is being used as a server
• A computr that is only used by one person

Computers are geographically close together (e.g. same building or campus)

• LAN
• WAN

Network is created by using the telecommunications network

• LAN
• WAN

A modem or router is needed to connect

• LAN
• WAN

Information is more secure as it is travelling over a smaller distance

• LAN
• WAN

The network can easily make use of shared peripherals e.g. printers

• LAN
• WAN

The internet is the largest example of this type of network

• LAN
• WAN

Computers are over a large geographical area, this could be in different countries/continents

• LAN
• WAN

Devices such as printers can be shared and therefore each user does not need their own device

• Advantage
• Disadvantage

Extra hardware and infrastructure is needed and may be expensive.

• Advantage
• Disadvantage