Networking
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LAN & WAN
Local Area Network
Useful or sharing resources such as files, printers etc.
LAN's connect to other LAN's for global emailing.
Can share data files, access work on the network, different levels of access.
Wide Area Network
Normally connects multiple smaller networks such as LAN's
Can be used to share data files, video conference, e-commerce, allow access to database etc.
CLIENT & SERVER
Client & Server
CLIENT
Shared resources include Printers, CD-ROMs, a database or access to the internet.
Server
Users login with Username & Password.
Benefits of Network
Data files can be shared,
Central Back-up of files,
Stations can be managed remotely,
Communication is improved,
Personal work is saved in private spaces on Hard Drives,
Features & Functions of email.
Setting up a mailing list, so you can send a email to a specific group regularly.
WORLD WIDE WEB
www.
WWW features include,
Web Pages,
Hyperlinks,
Browsers,
Search Engines.