Home networks

Nota:

• LAN = Local Area Network

1. Connects computers in the house
   1. Network Cables
   2. WiFi
2. Used for
   1. sharing internet connection
   2. sharing and backing up files
   3. sharing peripherals e.g. printers
   4. Internet connection
3. Hardware
   1. network interface cards
   2. Router

Nota:

• speed of connection - cable connections faster than WiFi

Nota:

• Cable connections more secure than WiFi WiFi should use security password or key

Nota:

• WiFi allows for mobile devices to be connected - smartphone, tablet, laptops Cable connection - need sockets in rooms to plug into

Nota:

• Cable connection is expensive WiFi cheaper - only the cost of a router