Networks

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George Buznea
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Networks
  1. Types of networks
    1. LAN - Local Area Network
      1. WAN - Wide Area Network
      2. What is a Typology?
        1. The arrangement of computers in a network.
          1. Examples
            1. Bus
              1. Pros : If one node fails the others aren't effected. Simple and easy to set up.
                1. Cons : If the cable malfunctions, the networks goes down. Cables and numbers of nodes are limited.
                2. Star
                  1. Pro : If one system beaks it doesn't effect the network.
                    1. Con : It is dependent of the central computer, and wiring is expensive.
                    2. Ring
                      1. Pros : Easy to access/transmit data, and doesn't require a server. It works better than star.
                        1. Cons : One malfunctioning node can stop the whole network. It is also slower than Ethernet. Moving, adding, and changing devices can be straining.
                        2. Mesh
                          1. Pro: It can me benefishial to have a mesh because If a dicvice fails the network can continiu
                            1. Con: its very expensive to set up
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