Реферат: Uses Of Networking Essay Research Paper ContentsContents

LAN

Local Area Network diagram

Fig 1

LANs are used to connect a number of computers together so they can share software and hardware, they are also able to send and receive data through the network.

-Resource Sharing -Advantages & Disadvantages of networks

Advantages and disadvantages of networks

Some advantages of networks

Sharing Communication

Data E-Mail

Programs Bulletin boards

Storage Tele-computer-conferencing

Printer Information

Scanner Fax

Electronic diaries

Allows Allows

Fast information exchange Electronic funds transfer

Real time database s Electronic data interchange

Distributed databases Electronic point of sale

Electronic links Business links

Some dis-advantages of networks

Insecurity Data corruption

Hacking Garbled transmission

Data theft Lost transmission

Commercial espionage

Cost Frustration

Can be expensive to install Leads to time wasting

Need to train staff to operate Anti social

-Resource sharing -Automated stock control -E-mail

Resource Sharing