Types of Networks

A computer next work is a group of computer systems and other hardware devices that are linked together through channels to facilitate ___ ___ ___ among a range of users.

What is a LAN based on?

What are LANS usually used in?

• Homes

• Big office buildings

• Schools

• Small office buildings

How is a WAN different to a LAN?

• covers more area

• enables resource sharing

• connects devices

• it is a collection of other networks

Workstations, servers and networks devices appear to be on the same ___ despite their geographical distribution

What are the benefits of a VLAN

• scalabiltiy

• security

• adaptable to different network requirements

• too complicated

What are the characteristics of a SAN

• slow speed

• allows for access for geographically dispersed organisations

• eliminate network bottlenecks

• facilitates global data management

SAN devices appear to servers as ____

What are other names for a WLAN?

• Wi-Fi Network

• Bluetooth

• Ethernet

• Wet Lazy Afternoon Network

What can users do while connected to a WLAN?

• walk around

• run around

• they just have to sit still all the time

• fly around